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Robins saved my chickens

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by JulieNKC, May 20, 2011.

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  1. May 20, 2011 #1
    JulieNKC

    JulieNKC Overrun With Chickens

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    I was outside flipping over rocks to find worms for my chickens. I heard a bunch of birds making a ruckus and all my chickens dived under our boat. I looked up and maybe 20 feet up in the air over my head was a hawk. About 10 robins came up behind it, chased it up over the roof of the house and away they went. [​IMG] robins!
     
  3. May 20, 2011 #2
    1livelychick

    1livelychick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    THat's really cool!
     
  5. May 20, 2011 #3
    centrarchid

    centrarchid Chicken Obsessed

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    We have similar arrangements with tree swallows and eastern kingbirds. They mob hawk occasionally but does not work everytime. Mobing serves more to distract than actually drive hawk off. If hawk does get bead on their young / nest / or my baby chicks, then hawk will often prevail.
     
  7. May 20, 2011 #4
    crawfordmama

    crawfordmama Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I've seen blue jays mob hawks away, but I had no ideas robins would do that. That's amazing! Thank goodness your chickens are alright. [​IMG]
     
  9. May 20, 2011 #5
    Wisher1000

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    Around here it's crows (ravens) but they are not always vigilant enough.
     
  11. May 20, 2011 #6
    JulieNKC

    JulieNKC Overrun With Chickens

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    I didn't think robins would either. There are quite a few nests in my backyard though, so maybe cause they have babies they are feeling more protective. I'm just glad all chickies are safe and sound. [​IMG] I think most of my chickens are too big, but I do have a few silkies and 9-10 week old chicks who might have made an easy meal. I can't believe the hawk came that close though, all my chickies and ducks were within 5-10 feet of me waiting for their worms.
     

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