What killed my OEGB Rooster.

[A_Fowl_Guy]

But it’s still sad. Sorry @Miss Lydia for your loss!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I felt that was probably what it was. So the predator tape I have hung didn’t do it’s job,

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I felt that was probably what it was. So the predator tape I have hung didn’t do it’s job,

None of the means besides a complete covering will protect from hawks. I spray them with a hose whenever I see one. Haven’t had any in a few years though.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks @A_Fowl_Guy

 

[centrarchid]

Even a bantam is a bit heavy for a Red-tailed Hawk. Coopers hawk needs to get weight down to less than a pound to fly with it. I can see tears that look like created by hawk tearing at it. A domestic cat would lick much of the meat off leaving a bunch of dull edges where meat is torn. Dry feathers not consistent with raccoon or opossum.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Now I know my flock isn’t safe I had a false sense of security with the trees and shrubs and predator tape it’s been at least 4 yrs since I have lost a bird to a hawk. I saw that one a Red Tail.

 

[ypease]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I have only lost 1 hen in all my years of chickenry to a winged intruder. It was horrific! I heard her screams and saw the Eagle on her. I ran out to her defense swinging wildly with a rake resulting in the Eagles Retreat. My most favoritest hen, Smarty, died in my arms a few minutes later. All the while my husband scolded me as to the dangers of taking on A full grown Eagle with a garden rake.

 

[centrarchid]

Now I know my flock isn’t safe I had a false sense of security with the trees and shrubs and predator tape it’s been at least 4 yrs since I have lost a bird to a hawk. I saw that one a Red Tail.

Trees and shrubs as cover not as effective when the chickens targeted are females only or represent small breeds.

 

[sourland]

Sorry for your loss. I concur that it is most likely a hawk, and as you know the worst part is that it will return. Do you have other bantams ? I'm guessing it's not a red tail and will be targeting smaller chickens. Good luck.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Oh yes many bantams and I am sure my little roo was up there with some of his ladies. Hopefully with this happening they will stick close to the house.