hawk attack

  1. BlueEcho

    Hawk Sighting! Any suggestions for adding cover to existing run with big trees inside?

    We moved into a new place end of last year with existing chicken coops and run. This spring we got our first baby chicks and have been very lucky with no predator losses - but close call with a hawk today. The run boundaries are fenced and an electric wire is run along the outside to deter...
  2. HenriettaPizzaNolan

    Splint for young pullet attacked by hawk - broken toes/foot

    My Barnevelder pullet was in rough shape yesterday after an awful hawk attack. Of my 3 pullets, 1 was taken/killed, 1 (this one) severely injured, and the other unharmed. I believe the hawk attempted to get the Barnevelder first and maybe she dropped from high in the air, causing the leg to...
  3. H

    Hawk attack - what not to do

    So I think I killed my chicken by accident today. Last year I interrupted a hawk attack. My chicken was bleeding and in shock, sitting on the ground wondering what just happened. After 10 minutes she got up and was back to normal. Today I interrupted a hawk attack but my chicken was running...
  4. crunchygranola

    Can I use this as pain relief for my chicken? **URGENT**

    My chicken currently has some kind of injury on her leg and she was attacked by a hawk yesterday. She’s in pain. Can I use this for pain relief?
  5. crunchygranola

    UPDATE: HELP ME!! HAWK ATTACK SURVIVOR!! PLEASE HELP!!

    A couple minutes ago I heard screaming coming from the coop and ran down to find my favorite hen being attacked by a hawk. PLEASE HELP! She’s got a messed up leg and multiple injuries please please help me!!!
  6. S

    Hawk attack and aftercare

    A Hawk got one of our ducks. She has a skin flap on her skull and an injury near her ear. I put her in the bath cleaned her up, and used a diluted betadine solution, and spray. I have her in a large metal dog crate with a towel on the floor. I know it will be awful after but that's ok. I have a...
  7. Bigbirdy7

    Hawk attack

    Hawk just tried to snatch my duck he’s bleeding a little on his beak and his foot what should I do? I put them all away for now.
  8. Olive_Egger

    Wounded Chicken Recovery

    Our chicken was attacked by a hawk, we thought she was fine but a couple hours later discovered a bad gash. I believe what was visible was the “brisket” of chicken in meat terms. We treated her by cleaning the wound and stitching her up. She is sleeping inside in a dog crate. It is covered and...
  9. AuntChickie

    First? Hawk attack (we’re ok)

    A hawk just came after my chickens 😱😱😱 They ran for cover but there are feathers in the cover brush. I reacted quicker than the dogs (3 Pomeranian/terrier mix). Hawk flew off and I put hens back in coop. I didn’t see which one(s) were involved. Other than blood, what injuries should I look for?
  10. M

    Is my rooster a coward?

    A hawk tried to get one of my chickens today but my husband scared it away. My question is about my rooster. He’s a 9-month-old Maran. I thought he would try to fight off a hawk but he ran into the woods with the hens. Is this normal? Is he a coward or was he defending the hens by taking them...
  11. TrailsideFarmRI

    Rooster lost his crow after hawk attack

    About 10 Days ago we had some hawk attacks resulting in the loss of two hens over a 3 day period, as well as a couple near misses. We secured the space and all seems to have retuned to normal except that my poor, sweet 10 month old rooster hasn't crowed since. Is he in morning? Is there anything...
  12. marilyn1954

    Here’s a hawk that jut sits and want our chickens but CANT GET IN

    He may be hungry but he won’t get our chickens!
  13. TrailsideFarmRI

    two in two days - Hawk problem or two predators?

    Yesterday I had my first predator loss. a hawk killed one of my flock. While I was devastated, my chickens run free in a fenced 1/2 acre orchard, so I knew that I was a possibility. I know it was a hawk because we have a camera which caught it the aftermath. This afternoon, I went out to find...
  14. briannamonique16

    Chicken Attacked by Hawk w No Injuries… Now what?

    Heard some commotion only to find a hawk pinning my chicken. Luckily I scared it away and now they’re in the run. She only has a few feathers plucked but zero injuries. My concern is, do hawks carry diseases? Should we not eat the eggs for awhile? I know she probably won’t lay eggs for a bit...
  15. StardustChicken

    Hawk Attack

    Had my second hawk attack today (last one was almost 2 years ago). Had a 2 month old silkie with a single pinhole puncture wound and a OEGB hen with a few little cuts and a bloody eye (caused by the cut at the corner of her eye, no actual damage to the eye suspected); will keep a close eye on...
  16. Nikaleigh

    First Hawk Attack, no injuries but question...

    So, it finally happened. I had my first hawk attack. My flock of 11 is in their run all day and I only let them out when I am there. My broody Sebright hatched out a baby duck and 2 chicks. She wanted nothing to do with the chicks (they are now inside with me in a brooder, happy as can be with...
  17. lavenderforluck

    Hawk Attack - Debrief/Discussion/Help

    Unfortunately after 4 years we had our first hawk attack. Thankfully only one hen has a minor injury and missing feathers (its been tended to and we think she will make a full recovery), but our very loved rooster is missing. We didn't witness the attack and unfortunately didn't capture it on...
  18. triciayoung

    Hawk Experts

    Here is the visual scenario: The hens have their coop - a converted shed, a large covered run, and a long chunnel - all in the backyard. The roosters (2), have their coop and a small run. Fences for the runs are touching so they can see each other. When I let the hens in the chunnel, I let...
  19. B

    What kills chickens but leaves the entire body

    I had a flock of seven chickens but today I looked outside and they were all dead. I found five of the bodies and was able to bury them but I’m missing two but I don’t know what would kill the entire flock and leave most of the bodies completely intact? We’ve had a hawk recently going between my...
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  20. M

    Hawk injured my hen

    Yesterday morning my hen was attacked by a hawk. By the time we got to her all we found was a pile of feathers and blood. The hawk came back and sat watching us. Today our hen came back and although she is eating and drinking fine, we noticed she has a huge hole in her left side under her wing...
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