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DE does not really work. It is indiscriminate in what it affects and bees are often the victim. It's my recommendation not to use it at all. It doesn't cure anything and is a lung irritant for both you and the birds. In over 25 years of keeping chickens I have only had 2 mite infestation...

Yes that tiny beautiful raptor was being very determined in its attempts. I think it may have been young or had eyes bigger than its beak. I would be more worried about the coyotes, coons and hawks. The wild small birds are more likely to bring mites and lice. Yup there's worries but they...

Hawks were problematic here in just sitting on the power pole staring at my hens. My hens were very stressed by it so we put a solid metal roof on the run. Not a small task at 16x26. We also have crows around and as long as the hawk was on that pole and not in the trees they didn't go after...

Crows do help but they aren't perfect either. They are more territorial during nesting season than in the fall. They also aren't there 100% of the time. Crows don't seek out chickens as prey. They may take young chicks but in my experience they are not interested in adults.

If you want help on how to predator proof your run pics will be needed. Hawks are fast and difficult to stop even if you're in the yard with the chickens. A rooster would not guarantee their safety. They also have a fight or flight instinct so most will flee while sounding the alarm for the...