INSANE Predator Attack Caught On Film // Saving The Kraemer Chickens

[@peterellis4262]

Hawks are very territorial, so you can absolutely expect to see it around. The lean to offers some protection, but the hawk can absolutely fly right through under the roof and will figure that out, Having something lower, hat the chickens can run under but the hawk would have to land to go after them will help. That close encounter was pretty special ;) The opportunity to be that close to nature is one of the joys of homesteading ;)

[@TheModernYeoman]

I do have to say that I was quite amazed to have witnessed this happen just a few feet away. Annoyed at almost losing a meat chicken, sure, but genuinely in awe as well.

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Man that was great footage. But hawks will go after adult chickens. They’ll just eat the head and neck area. Glad you didn’t lose any.

[@TheModernYeoman]

That was one lucky meat bird, that's for sure.

[@Skashoon]

That explains one of my roosters that I found beheaded. I thought it was the dogs.

[@SangHyundeKrieger]

The look on your face when the hawk passed you was priceless 😂😂

[@TheModernYeoman]

😂😂😂

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Wow good to know. We haven't yet dealt with that yet either. We do have a guard goose, Lucy. She is very protective of everyone and very loud whenever there is even someone that she doesn't know.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Yeah, a guard goose sounds more and more appealing now that I have so many chickens. I will definitely look into them more.

[@ingenoordam7422]

@@TheModernYeoman I think Quinea fowl is even better

[@footplate0]

Sean you have your defence against the hawk in your laying hens. You have at least one black chicken and hawk mistake the black chicken for a crow. Crows and hawks don't get on, so if it thinks it sees a crow the hawk wont bother those chickens. The hawk was properly tempted because you have over 50 chickens, that's breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long. So along with your owl you might try and find a model of a crow and place that near or on the meat birds tractor. Just noticed if you go to 9:38 and scroll through frame by frame I think the hawk did make contact with the chicken but had to drop it because its wing hit the tractor and to save crashing into the ground he let go of the chicken and flew off. It looks like the chick was caught in the hawks left claw. As always thanks for posting.

[@TheModernYeoman]

It's funny; I was just talking with Holly about this phenomenon today. I really think having the black-feathered chickens (one in each layer flock) has done much to stave off aerial predation. Makes me consider buying at least one or two black-feathered chicken breeds with each new round of layers that I get.

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

Just wait till you see the footage the hawk took of you trying to protect your chickens. If you look closely at your video you'll see the GoPro on his wing tip as he sweeps in. He'll post his vlog on his channel as soon as the editing is complete.

[@TheModernYeoman]

😂😂😂 Oh man, I'd totally subscribe to his channel.

[@nkraemer]

Great video, Sean. I'm glad you didn't lose any chickens. Thanks for protecting the Kraemer's. And Holly, I love the reference to the Outsiders. Question is, which flock are the Greasers and which are the Socs (Socials)? Is Fighter Ponyboy?

[@TheModernYeoman]

Oh man, I am totally calling Fighter Ponyboy from now on.

[@PermaPasturesFarm21]

National Geographic kind of footage!

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was so glad that I had the camera rolling.

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Your garden is beautiful. So glad you were able to save the chicken👍 That was a close call.

[@andrewhammill6148]

You know he's watching. Damn Chicken Hawks.

[@TheModernYeoman]

He's got nothing but time; I'm picturing him out there taking notes.

[@andrewhammill6148]

@@TheModernYeoman LOL

[@bernicehoggsfav]

Amazing footage! How fortunate you had the camera set up the way you did!

[@TheModernYeoman]

It's funny because initially I was annoyed that my original shot got messed up. It took me a few seconds to realize that I had some amazing footage on my hands.

[@davidobrien3563]

Get a guard goose. Have never had an issue after the goose and they live forever.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I'm thinking our next batch of layers will have a guard goose hanging out with them. Want to make sure that we start them at the same age.

[@Skashoon]

I see a guard goose in my future. Maybe 2. I want the grumpiest Chinese goose I can find. I passed on a pair of them because they wanted $75 for the pair. Not in the budget, but if I lose another bird, they would be worth it.

[@jillyd2807]

Glad the hawk missed! 👏 How amazing you actually got it on camera!!! 😃

[@TheModernYeoman]

It's funny because I was initially annoyed that the hawk screwed up the shot. Took me a second to realize that I had some incredible footage on my hands.

[@hapnewsom9217]

from the short time we could watch the hawk it looked like either a coopers hawk or a sharp shinned hawk....both are very agile fly-guys. unfortunately they are protected so 20 gauge therapy is not permitted. One method you can use if you are willing is put out bird feeders in another part of your property and attract wild birds to the feeder......and the hawk to the wild birds. a full hawk is less likely to go after the meat birds. the other option is to make it so the little bundles of protein can not get out of the tractor while you move it.

[@TheModernYeoman]

That is a very good idea. We already have a fairly active wild bird feeder in the carport; maybe I can move it slightly so it's more in the open.

[@carolcalf2032]

Great footage of the attack and well done for trying to protect your flock. Great video

[@TheModernYeoman]

Appreciate that Carol!

[@patchurch1677]

Amazing footage of the attack!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Well, that Owl Paccino should do it:))) Nice shots, great music, as ever!!!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Owl Pacino: I love that! 😂😂😂

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

@@TheModernYeoman Unfortunately, not my idea, stole it:))

[@Julie-bq6iz]

Sorry Sean! Didn't mean to jinx you regarding sky predators (I asked you about that in your last video.)🙄 Anyway, glad nothing negative happened.😁 I have been studying all things 'chickens' in preparation for my future flocks, and your videos are helping. Thanks so much! Blessings!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Appreciate that Julie! Awesome to hear that the videos are helping; that makes my day!

[@nomadsadventures]

Great video. I have lost 12 of my meat birds on my current flock 3 layers to hawks in the last 3 months. The Red Tail Hawks attacked them as juveniles and kill at least 8 in two days. The Coppers Hawks, I think that is what you caught on camera, have killed one layer and 1 Freedom Ranger in the last month as well as two chicks. The aerial predators have really caused me to to rethink how I free range my Freedom Rangers and layers. I subscribed!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Sorry to hear about your losses!

[@simplygardening1936]

Roosters! A rooster will show down or throw down with a hawk to save hens. I've seen roosters fight off predator birds. You need a roo with each pen, or free range roos they will hang close to pen with hens. They will 'call up' hens when danger is near (or food, or time to coop up at night). We have a roo in our run with hens and a roo that free ranges, 2-fer for protection.

[@genellebrown3777]

I've had red hawks go into the coop with the door barely cracked open. They're relentless in what they'll do to get a chicken. Mine were full grown hens and they'll go after them with no thought to size.

[@frenchysandi]

Wow that was amazingly bold move by that bird! He or she is Likely still nearby so keep vigilant.

[@Susan.I]

Beautiful garden!

[@Yeshuaschosen]

I watched it again in slow mo ! Amazing !

[@margaretbedwell58]

That was a big bird. I am so glad it didn't get any of your chickens or the Kraemer chickens. I would bet he will be back but I like the spot where you have them. Thanks for sharing the footage on his swooping move...that was fast. You and Holly have a Blessed day.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you Margaret! Yeah, after watching the footage I saw how lucky that meat bird was. That hawk was zeroed in on those loose birds and it was pure luck that he missed.

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

After engaging the wheels try just pulling the meat bird tractor along the ground instead of lifting it up with the rope may keep them from escaping outside. Could try putting a shade cloth on t posts inside the electric netting areas to give the hawk less open area to fly into / over and dive to grab adult chickens. Justin Rhodes has a meat shaw for his pastured meat birds to get under at night or if a owl or hawk. It is about 12 +/- inches tall on the under side. Also has guard geese with chickens that deters ariel attacks. It is in a lot of videos last year.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Great tips here, Robin! I've actually started pulling the tractor along the ground and it really has made a difference. No escapees!

[@twooldcrowshomestead]

Wow! Crazy footage! I'm thinking he will definitely try a few more times. He'll be looking for weaknesses in your setup. Guinea fowl are supposed to be good at alerting you and the chickens when a predator is present.

[@TheModernYeoman]

He's definitely been keeping an eye on our schedule. I will look into guinea fowl!

[@carolgay8230]

Just came across your channel. Very nice! I found my roosters alerted the girls when predators were present was a great benefit if they had places to hide. They make a long growling noise and the girls will run for cover. My other alerters were crows and blue jays. I fed my crows, starting with one crow and eventually a family. They love dog chow and fridge leftovers. Crows are very protective of their territory and will drive off hawks and even eagles. They also alerted me when foxes come into the yard. I wouldn’t trust the crows with free range chicks, but they are very vocal When something comes into the yard.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks for stopping by, Carol! That is very interesting about the crows; I've heard that they are among the smartest animals in nature (even more so than dogs). So cool how they warn you about predators!

[@RedSiloHomestead]

Here we have both, guard geese and a large net. We set up a "chicken yard" (30'x30'-coops, goose hut) in the middle of the yard, permanent fence, 8' poles in the corners, 1 in the center at 10', and covered it in net. Put in 2 gates (front and back), and put the electrical nets off the gates so they can be moved around. Anytime there's a predator around, the goose makes a racket and the chickens run under the netted area. So far in 2 years, no casualties. With the fenced areas, we can put in tractors for the grow outs and the geese can still wonder around them. Just throwing another idea out there for ya :) Glad the chickens are safe!

[@TheModernYeoman]

That sounds awesome! Definitely something I'd start looking into should I start getting casualties.

[@brendawheeler4486]

This time of year the sometimes clumsy immature hawks are feeding on their own. I've watched them miss a squirrel meal or two in my backyard.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Here's hoping they stay clumsy!

[@caravanmassennhoven4004]

That is one audacious bird!! I'm surprised it attempted chicken napping while you were standing there! I'm not worried about your chicken posse(s). They are in good hands. Be well from Canada 🇨🇦

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was surprised too. At first I wondered if maybe he didn't see me, but then I realized he had spotted these birds from like two acres away. So he most definitely saw me. Very audacious indeed!

[@grandpaslakehouse-homestea6113]

I wonder if there is some baby predators near by. That seemed really aggressive to come in with you right there. With that get off my lawn face you made I was waiting for you to yell "SLOWLY" at it.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was thinking the same thing; doesn't seem like something a well-adjusted hawk would risk. Unless this particular hawk didn't see me there, it almost seems a bit desperate on his/her part.

[@FlannelFarms]

Dead hanging is awesome all around for arms and back pain.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I've only recently discovered it but I'm glad I did. It's really helped me out.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

I would guess that is a young hawk looking for territory and desperate for food. Hawks tend to breed in the winter when food is easier to obtain.

[@angelarai1]

Hi there Angela here from not just about ducks , just found you nice im glad i did :) stay safe and yes the geese do work against most predators not just BOP but humans also , i feel so safe when my geese are in the garden with the other flocks they even keep the house safe and me after all i am momma goose , momma duck and momma chook , pop by say hi stay safe and God bless :) ,,, Ange

[@TheModernYeoman]

Hello Angela; thanks for stopping by! It's very good to hear this about geese. I am definitely going to be looking further into them!

[@angelarai1]

@@TheModernYeoman Hi yes geese are great protectors , but not a full flock though , i have 2 with my birds and they seem to be better just the 2 , i downsized my geese from 6 to 2 and i find they are more alert to the needs of the smaller birds , :)

[@MommaOG]

Woah that was close great video you got there but that look on your face 😂🤣😅

[@Hugo-tw5qy]

Thanks

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you!

[@debbieverret4033]

One thing I did on my finch aviary was to stagger plants like hanging baskets off the side. This gives my birds a sense of security and safety. It offers shade and natural cover. Hawks are less likely to hit the sides if they can't really see in it.

[@terri1nd]

My son in law had a hawk fly INTO his pigeon coop, another time we had a hawk land in the chicken yard and attack the chickens that were hiding under a pine tree. I've heard they are more leery of black chickens, thinking maybe they are big crows, that will attack them.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was just wondering about our black chickens; I really do think they help deter crow-wary hawks.

[@cornerstone403]

I believe that protecting chickens from Ariel attack is the job of the goose. They do a fine job.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I've definitely been learning more about them. May be the way to go with my next batch of layers.

[@annie.a.]

*shakes fist at that dang hawk*

[@TheModernYeoman]

Get off my lawn! 😂😂😂

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Oh man the look on your face bahahaha

[@TheModernYeoman]

I almost wanted to drop some props. That was one brave hawk to come in that close to me.

[@RustyGolfer]

Would some sort of fold up / down flap help around the base of your coop, to keep your chicks inside whilst you move it?

[@TheModernYeoman]

That's a really good idea. I'm hoping they get big enough so that won't be a problem, but I will have future flocks that would definitely benefit from something like that.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Hello from TN! I believe that your Hawk was a Coopers Hawk. Any Hawk will eat a chicken if the opportunity presents itself. It will be back. You might try that "Scare" tape that you can hang at a different angles or levels. There's bird netting also. A good Rooster is your best bet. He will see just about everything that moves! He will give a warning, and the rest of the chickens pay attention! I have seen my hens lay almost flat on the ground when warned! I don't ever intentionally get White chickens! They are just too easily seen. I would bet that your Rooster warns his hens! Most people don't find it interesting to watch their chicken's behaviors, but I find it fascinating. The best defense is a good offense. GOD bless

[@jackief54]

Hawks fear crows (because crows attack them) and can't tell the difference between a black chicken and a crow. So keep an abundance of Large Black chickens with all your flock.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i dont think the hawk knows slowly slowly or it would have a bird to eat he was going too fast , the look on you face was totally holy cow what was that lol hugsssssss

[@TheModernYeoman]

HA! You are so right; he'd have had a chance had he slowed down just a bit.

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

HOLY S__T! that was close.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I know right? I was kinda shocked he was willing to get that close to me.

[@mbryhol9132]

I know this probably isn’t the way to ask this, but do you have bears and do they bother your raised beds? Do the electric fences keep them away from the garden?

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thankfully the bears are a little bit further east of us in the mountains. Fingers crossed it stays that way!

[@ThisisSeeLifeHomesteading]

Yikes that was close!

[@TheModernYeoman]

It really was!

[@BARBSCOUNTRYHOME999]

WoW.. That was close! 🤔

[@TheModernYeoman]

It really was!

[@Pixics]

We had some cooper hawks after our chicken but I think I have enough cover for the chickens to be able to escape. Fortunately I am nearby so I could save them.

[@laurieschell9275]

Wow! Close call! 😊

[@TheModernYeoman]

For both the meat birds and me!

[@gkevineady49]

some Homesteaders use fish line and DVDs strung around to scare hawks off.

[@gkevineady49]

vultures do NOT have the grasping claws to carry anything off.

[@joyceskinner3402]

I've said it before but I love your music!.

[@joyceskinner3402]

I did not know about the ban on shooting birds of prey. Wow.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Appreciate that Joyce!

[@tawnyascharber9402]

My bet is that is a Cooper Hawk! They are relentless and very brave. I have had them attack just like this several times and they are not deterred by my presence or my dogs....They definitely prey on the smaller chickens...this breed of hawk is described as very intelligent and can work through obstacles.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I think you are right!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Be watchful having the Kramer Chickens so near the wooded area. That may make the susceptible to other predators like raccoons. They normally don’t come out until dark. That hawk will be back. I’ll be watching to see what ideas you come up with. Good luck!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Great point! I have been shutting the K-Crew in their coop at night, but I will definitely keep an eye on that area.

[@sherrygrubb1107]

Looks like a red - tail hawk

[@TheModernYeoman]

Good call, thanks Sherry! I just looked them up and it seems like a match!

[@bettymaverick1098]

Sometimes having larger animals around like goats, sheep, and alpacas can deter the hawks and other predators.

[@TheModernYeoman]

That is definitely good to know. Yet another reason to start growing my livestock collection!

[@Root_and_Fleurish_Farm]

Whew…that definitely was close! I had an experience like that with a momma duck and her ducklings. I was feeding them and the hawk came down right in front of me and grabbed one. It was awful. When those birds are hungry they don’t care. 🤨

[@TheModernYeoman]

Oof! Mother Nature red in tooth and claw. It's a bummer to watch something like that but also kind of awe-inspiring in a way.

[@Root_and_Fleurish_Farm]

@@TheModernYeoman for sure. Nature is brutal but beautiful. All I know is if I was a meat chicken, I’d want a peaceful death over what a hawk would do any day. 😖

[@gkevineady49]

I couldn't be completely sure, but that hawk sort of looked like an osprey. Are you near a large body of water? An osprey will have a flat, open nest in season.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Interesting! We aren't near any large bodies of water, but I will investigate this!

[@dwighthires3163]

Just in case the hawk is watching, wink, wink ( : We had a great horned owl on one of our chickens in the middle of the day, believe it or not. It had the entrails out and became a learning lesson to the grandkids.

[@shaynej]

wow so cool you caught that on film

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was very glad I had the camera rolling. Not the kind of footage you can grab everyday, that's for sure.

[@shaynej]

@@TheModernYeoman I have a video where a hawk got one of my chickens and the guineas scared it into the fence where it got wedged and I had to untangle it. I should post it on Instagram. it is so cool that your camera was at that angle too

[@TheModernYeoman]

@@shaynej Oh wow, that would be so cool to see!

[@shaynej]

@@TheModernYeoman okay, I posted it. video is not great but you get the idea

[@sharonstuebi8181]

I have had chickens for 4 years. Until this week we only had problems with wild ferrets taking our baby rabbits and guinea pigs. ( I live in Peru, South America)But now there is a Falcon....a BIG hungry one. He has taken 4 of our little chicks. The last attempt failed because my Mama Turkey chased him off. But he is HUGE and could easily kill my Turkey too. Its funny we were just planning on trying Chicken Tractors for next month. Its spring here. I guess tractors will be first on the Project list next week ! Meantime we moved them to a covered area but they dont like it and were escaping all day :(

[@TheModernYeoman]

Yeah; a chicken tractor is a great investment, especially for young chickens and chicks.

[@lisapalmer3803]

Sean, this is why my 8 chickens have roof on their pen! Yes, because of this they are not able to be moved. The lean two will give some deterent to predators, however my niece had hawk go right into her open door to pen as she free ranges chickens during the day. She has lost many, they like fully grown too, probably right now the meat birds are easier. Do whatever needed mastreo to protect your flocks!!!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks Lisa! I've been looking into guard geese for my next go-around with layers, but I'll definitely research other methods as well.

[@cyndidame1721]

You are right..hanging like that does help shoulder pain. Why & How "Hanging" STOPS Shoulder Pain & Surgery - KZbin Hawks are so fast....and smart. We have to be careful with our chickens because we have so many hawks.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks, Cyndi! I will check that video out; dead hangs have really improved my shoulder mobility.

[@waddeym]

You have just been lucky. I lost 15 hens over the course of 1 summer and fall to owls, hawks, and a wily raccoon. I ended up putting netting over the entire chicken run. no losses since.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Oof! Sorry to hear about those losses. If we start losing chickens I may need to look into something like that.

[@CassieDavis613]

They are juicy-looking chickens.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Oh I know lol. I kind of don't blame that hawk for swooping in. They really look delicious!

[@ladyryan902]

That hawk will be back.he knows where they are..sorry.but I've had so many hawks..cam home from work n found 2 mad mad mad trying to pull the door open..i walked within 3ft screaming at them..that huge beautiful bird was SO intent on dinner that it took a minute for it to stare me right in the eye before he registered human..the smaller hawk seen me n flew...that crazy hawk was over 3ft tall n visited every day.i have pictures of him standing there staring at the run.....like he was trying to figure out how to get in...i have a chicken wire roof on the whole cage n run from loosing hens to the hawk last year...the darn things know where to look EVERY day....that lil bird was SO lucky...awesome film catch!!!

[@TheModernYeoman]

That sounds intense! It's a bit unnerving how much time these hawks spend studying their prey.

[@GrandpaBees]

Your hawks appears to be a Red-tailed hawk. Idea for your chicken tractor to help keep the chick/young chicken stay inside as you move it. Use the plastic fencing as a shirting around the inside of the tractor. As you pick up the tractor, the fencing blocks the escape routes. My dogs have learned to watch out for birds of prey that are either flying overhead and perched in a tree waiting. I have a 9 yr old Maremma, who has taught a 2 yrs old and 1 yr old Heeler/collie/shepard mix to also watch for the these birds. They've gotten so good, the everything at looks like danger is chased out, except for the ok song type bird, woodpeckers and crows. Ravens are not welcome here, but the dogs don't bother with the crows. My dogs are free ranging around the farmyard, so that three additional sets of eyes watching for danger on the ground and above. So with that, have you thought about a farm/protector dog for your yard and flocks?

[@TheModernYeoman]

Really great ideas here, Bill; thank you! We haven't thought about a guard dog here, but this has me reconsidering!

[@mrdio4625]

The effecrtiveness of your owls will be much greater if you move them frequently. If left in 1 spot too long the predators learn that they aren't a threat.I'd say move them around weekly

[@TheModernYeoman]

Good call. I let them sit for a bit too long.

[@GladysRWhite]

Perhaps attaching a rope to the front of your chicken tractor so you don't open the doorto pull it, and also don't lift it too much for the chickens to get out of it could help. The hawk has seen the chickens going out, and that's too tempting!

[@ingenoordam7422]

I untherstand that you don't want your chickens will be taken away, but I have to say I think this was awesome to see. But I had (ore is it hat?) to look it up for the English word; QUINEA FOWL; are even more protecting then Geese are. But I can't look into your moneypack and I can't look into your heart; But If I was you I would do both. The eggs of Geese are also very tastyfull. And nice to see you got so many ash now for the compost. G"D BLESS and greetings from Inge Noordam (The Netherlands/Europe)

[@TheModernYeoman]

Hello Inge! I will definitely take a look at guinea fowl; anything to keep my birds safe!

[@chrissnyder5584]

Whenever I can extol the virtues of American Buff Geese, I will. I have two that guard my flock of 16 chickens. They flap their wings and make lots of noise whenever they perceive threats. We have birds of prey around, and we've had no losses. They also chased off a free ranging dog. Demeanor is calm and friendly otherwise. Great video!

[@TheModernYeoman]

You know, I was curious as to which geese breeds I should start looking into. Thanks for the tip, Chris!

[@belindagray3005]

The look on your face! LOL But I'm sure it would have been on anybody's . What are the chances that you would get it on camera . Good ideal moving the owls. Try making a scare crow that you can move around the yard it will trick the hawk into thinking you are around .Also bang on something loud (metal pot , piece of tin) when you see it in tree or circling suppose to scare them off.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks, Belinda! Fair to say I was quite incredulous after seeing that hawk swoop right past me! 😂😂😂 I like the scarecrow idea; I might look into that further!

[@helen6466]

Hi , Maybe try this? Heavy plastic maybe 7 inches wide. fold in half and staple it around the inside of the coupe at the bottom edge. When you lift the coupe to move it the chicks can't get out and nothing can get in. Should work ,,,, Good luck.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks for the tip, Helen!

[@faithevrlasting]

Hawk TV huh,Sean?

[@TheModernYeoman]

Haha, perhaps it's my new niche!

[@annmarie566]

You sound just like the guy that does drive thru history you should check him out he's fun ,entering,and really explains archeology of all the sites he visits.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks Ann Marie; I will have to check that show out!

[@robertnoraas2636]

The hawk can grab and fly away with a small bird and it can not fly away with a bigger bird but it can still kill and eat there.

[@TheModernYeoman]

So glad he missed!

[@relacionsustentable2319]

dude that was a close call, a goose is a great idea and will be your guard dog infiltrated with the laying crew. glad you did not lose any chickens and did not get hit by that thing,, the speed it came down it would have hurt.

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was surprised that he was willing to get that close to me!

[@cheriwhitley8385]

Yes hawks r territorial and isn’t going anywhere..we had moved and I had my lil 3lb dog in the front yard and it tried to get him with me just a short distance away.thank god I was watching and reacted fast enough.the darn thing will sit on my fence and watch for him to come out..wildlife nowadays doesn’t seem to b threatened by humans anymore..that was a close call for that chicken..thank god that bucket was there.I think it helped to save that chicken..

[@TheModernYeoman]

I was thinking the same thing about that bucket; I think it confused the hawk!

[@robertnoraas2636]

the hawk looks at black birds as they are crows that will chase after the hawk

[@TheModernYeoman]

That's what I'm thinking. Glad we have black chickens in both laying flocks.

[@evelynrogers7145]

Buzzards will go after live animals.depends how available wildlife is.

[@GrandpaBees]

Oh, one more thing! You are going to lose chickens for nature, so get use to it. Sickness, fox, snakes, hawks, owls, neighbors dogs, coyotes, bears...etc... you will have to pain your dues to nature, its the way of things.

[@AlleyCat-1]

I've only had problems with bird's of prey at our new place then at our old place. We have 1 owl this year that is didn't listen & last year it was a stubborn falcon. Like our old house, I told all the bird's they are all welcome here to get all the snake's & rodents that they want & all the song bird's they want, but can't have the domestic flightless bird's, cat's, baby piglets, baby goat's. They're welcome to nest here, unless they start killing stuff. I know it sounds weird, but it's worked. Told the coyotes in both places, they haven't caused us any issue's, so it's worth a shot. I need to talk to the raccoon, I think it's a problem child. 😊 We've had fly-by diver owls (going after a hen) but not as close as your hawk got. 😲

[@TheModernYeoman]

I am very intrigued by this idea. Did you just say these things while you were walking outside?

[@AlleyCat-1]

@@TheModernYeoman yeah. Like I said, it sounds bizarre (to most), but I'd be walking out somewhere & hear the hawks or owls, etc. & tell them hi & they are welcome to be here, but they weren't allowed to go after .... (list the domestic animal's), but they could have the snakes (as long as they left some good one's for us), they could all the rodents, and sparrows, magpies, etc. They could raise their young. But if they killed they wouldn't be welcome here anymore. I tell their babies the same thing. They were here first, but now we have to share space. Worked at our old place & we had coyote scout's go through our field & never bothered our horse or cow/calf. So I think work's? I did it at my parent's place too as they had a hawk that was bugging their chicken's too, they stopped.

[@TheModernYeoman]

@@AlleyCat-1 Thank you for this; I really appreciate it. I think I will give this a shot next time I'm out and walking around.

[@AlleyCat-1]

@@TheModernYeoman your welcome. I hope it helps. I was also going to suggest that maybe you can put some sort of chain net that'll hang down from the bottom of the tractor, so when you pick it up to move, it'll hang down, but collapse easily when it is put down. In theory anyway. 😊

[@debiantone3789]

Had to subscriber again utube unsubscribed me

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you Debi! Strange that that happened to you!

[@cherylbertolini3140]

guineas will protec your chickens