Will Hawks attack full grown chickens?

[Viking84]

I have a 60 acre pond at my home, and there are several raptor type birds that I see snagging fish. Ospreys I think. Question is, will a hawk attack a full grown chicken?

 

[DobieLover]

I have a 60 acre pond at my home, and there are several raptor type birds that I see snagging fish. Ospreys I think. Question is, will a hawk attack a full grown chicken?

Osprey may leave them alone. They hunt the waters for fish.

 

[Trish1974]

Certain hawks will, but I wouldn't worry about an osprey.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Yes - I've had Red-Tailed and Cooper's hawks both kill adult hens. I believe ospreys only eat fish, though.

 

[imnukensc]

Depends on the type of raptor. I wouldn't worry about Ospreys. Birds (chickens) aren't part of their diet.

 

[Henry&Friends]

Yes. Cover their run (if they have one) and make sure they have some sort of bushes or something to run under and hide if needed. Safer>Sorry (even to Canadians )

 

[Viking84]

Ok thanks, I've seen a couple Hawks. Not sure what type though, but decent size. Also once saw a Bald Eagle. Hopefully he is just after fish too. There are dozens of Canadian Geese that live in the pond and often walk into my property. This time of year they have babies with them too.

 

[Viking84]

My run is covered and there are plenty of trees and bushes for them to seek cover

 

[Alexandra33]

Yes, some hawks will absolutely prey on adults. One of my largest girls, a Speckled Sussex, was killed and consumed awhile back by a pair of conniving Red-tailed. Like others said, I wouldn't worry as much about Ospreys. Eagles also prefer fish, and never pay attention to flocks in our area.

~Alex

 

[Henry&Friends]

Ok thanks, I've seen a couple Hawks. Not sure what type though, but decent size. Also once saw a Bald Eagle. Hopefully he is just after fish too. There are dozens of Canadian Geese that live in the pond and often walk into my property. This time of year they have babies with them too.

If they are nesting around your property, you might want to take precautions for yourself, too. I’ve been mobbed by geese, and almost swoop attacked by a hawk when I got too close to its nest.