I have 2 roosters but we've had 2 hens killed by hawks and numerous near misse. One attack I was able to intervene, only to have her attacked and killed 2 days ago(4 months from her first attack.
I've read that guineas can provide protection but my question is, can I just get guinea Hens for protection? Since I have 2 roosters, I doubt they'd get along with the males.
Right now I'm keeping them closed in for the most part but they are used to free range our 4 acres(and then some). The 2 roosters grew up together but the bigger one is not the lead rooster and he gets hassled a lot. He just wants out of there. I'm glad we have roosters that we are comfortable around (don't attack me) but they don't fight the hawks. They run and hide.
I've read that guineas can provide protection but my question is, can I just get guinea Hens for protection? Since I have 2 roosters, I doubt they'd get along with the males.
Right now I'm keeping them closed in for the most part but they are used to free range our 4 acres(and then some). The 2 roosters grew up together but the bigger one is not the lead rooster and he gets hassled a lot. He just wants out of there. I'm glad we have roosters that we are comfortable around (don't attack me) but they don't fight the hawks. They run and hide.