Saved from a hawk attack!

[CarolJ]

I lost my only araucana cockerel - just 17 weeks old - on Sunday to a hawk. My husband saw it, but was too late to save Casper. I'm so glad you didn't lose your chicken.

 

[Debbi]

Wow, another Pro point for those big, ole, fluffy butts!! Hawk cushion!

Glad she's ok. I had set my Quaker Parakeet's cage in front of my shop room window. One day, I heard this thud, like someone was pounding on the window...three times! It was a Red Tail Hawk, trying to get to the birds, in a cage, IN the house! Brazen little buggers they are! Please know, he will be back, so be on guard, and give the chooks some hiding places!

 

[D3invertebrates]

Ive seen more deer this year than in the past 15. I think its just cause they have to get closer to get a the water trough like you said. I was using a sprinkler during the worst part of the drought and the deer would flock to the spots where I watered cause that was the only place around grass was actually growing

I even had a doe with triplets make regular visits, I was worried about her with so many babys but they are still doing good and growing up nicely.

 

[D3invertebrates]

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Sorry for your loss, so many people like you posting hawk storys lately its really unfortunate.

 

[chicken potpie 2020]

i had a hawk try and get my silkie boy but thank goodness he did not see me standing under a large tree when i saw him come in for the kill i start to run for my silkie yelling and waving my arm like a mad woman it scared the crap out of the hawk and my silkie lol

 

[mistymeadowchicks]

When you get a chance, you might want to check your buff closely. I had a hawk attack my marans hen, I ran out the door, he flew off, she ran off. That night, when she went to roost I brought her inside. She had a large (about the size of a quarter) nasty puncture wound behind her wing & a smaller one on the front of her leg. She never went off her feed or water, never even slowed down laying, & feathers covered the wounds, so no picking by others. But, you might want to check & doctor on her if needed. Good luck w/ your girl, & do keep an eye out. As a neighbor said, once a hawk discovers the chicken buffet, he'll be back--easier to catch & much more filling than mice, squirrels & rabbits.

 

[WalkingHorse]

Miss Big Bird is doing really well and has fully recovered. Unfortunately we had another attempted hawk attack today. I just happened to glance out the window whilst doing dishes and saw the flash of a hawk streak by. We have a huge deck with varied elevation that they use for cover. Thank goodness they got to safety in time. I ran out hollering and as soon as I got there, a huge flock of crows showed up and sent that hawk packing. I know it's a matter of time until the hawk returns again. Despite having tons of hiding places for them I am not sure if I can continue to free range them. That really upsets me.

I didn't get chickens to lock them away in a coop/run. But I also didn't get them to feed the hawks.