The chickens are shaken and so am I

[Jenessa_096]

Heh, not really an option! They live in some trees by our house, but we live in a neighborhood. We don’t even own a gun.

 

[Swbertrand1]

Glad everyone is safe, but now is the time to be more vigilant about hawks and a good time to evaluate your coop/run security regarding ALL predators. You're lucky you lost no birds; that's usually not the case.

The hawk will be back too. Count on that; it's found a new location for lunch/dinner...

 

[cackleberryandco]

Good luck!!! Remember hawks will come back!! They are annoying maybe keep your chickens in for a couple of weeks so the hawk will see that it can't get to them? That's what I did when we had a persistent Red Tailed hawk. Maybe look into your coop and around it to make sure everything is completely predator-proof. Predator attacks are inevitable; it is better to prevent it than deal with it when it happens. And remember to not shoot hawks; they are protected by law. Capturing and relocating is usually illegal too so check with your local laws. Good luck and yes, notify your neighbor so he can keep his bantams safe!!!

 

[FeatherTay]

The smile was put there as a tease. I know she cannot shoot it.

 

[casportpony]

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the taking, killing, capturing, transporting, harboring of the birds or hatching eggs, that which are Native to the United States of America, Europe and central Asia. All are protected by state and federal agencies.

https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/laws-legislations/migratory-bird-treaty-act.php

https://www.birdlife.org/europe-and-central-asia/policy/species-protection-and-hunting-birds

Please do not suggest anything illegal.

 

[Jenessa_096]

The smile was put there as a tease. I know she cannot shoot it.

 

[Jenessa_096]

Good luck!!! Remember hawks will come back!! They are annoying maybe keep your chickens in for a couple of weeks so the hawk will see that it can't get to them? That's what I did when we had a persistent Red Tailed hawk. Maybe look into your coop and around it to make sure everything is completely predator-proof. Predator attacks are inevitable; it is better to prevent it than deal with it when it happens. And remember to not shoot hawks; they are protected by law. Capturing and relocating is usually illegal too so check with your local laws. Good luck and yes, notify your neighbor so he can keep his bantams safe!!!

Thanks, yes I am keeping my birds inside for at least the next couple of days!

 

[Folly's place]

Keep them in for at least ten days! Longer might be necessary...
Mary

 

[Jenessa_096]

Keep them in for at least ten days! Longer might be necessary...
Mary

I let them out for a little bit while I was outside, I’ll make sure to close them when I’m not there...

 

[BigBlueHen53]

A hawk does not care if you are standing right there. They seem to know we are slow, awkward and earth-bound. I have had hawks take half-grown chicks practically from arm's-length away. People are giving you good advice based on their hard-won experience.