Certain breeds that will alert rest of flock of danger?

[coltsfoot]

In my yard, the greatest threat during the day are hawks. Is there a certain breed of chicken - or any poultry for that matter - that is particularly attentive and will alert the other birds quickly if there is a hawk or other predator around?

Looking forward to hearing any input!

 

[Tanichca]

Cant really say for sure, but my dutch roo and leghorn hen are the loudest when a hawk comes along...

 

[10 point]

giune hens and mostly any rooster will too

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Roosters

 

[zookeeper15133]

I had one come in last week and the Swedish ducks were the first to sound the alarm.

 

[phasian]

My Guineas are highly alert & LOUD when they spot an aerial predator. (They can definitely differentiate between raptors and other birds.) They are so shrill that besides allowing the chickens & ducks plenty of time to take cover, the hawks seem to lose interest as their element of surprise is blown.

If you are in an urban/suburban area, Guineas are not a practical choice however. They really need to have space to roam & are very loquacious throughout the day. Unless you raise them with chickens, they tend to want to remain in the company of other guineas and the more, the merrier.

 

[coltsfoot]

Cool thanks for the input. I think raising guineas with the chickens might be the way to go being that we can't do roosters...

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I think raising guineas with the chickens might be the way to go

Since you say you "can't do roosters", I'm guessing you're in town.

Guineas are MUCH louder than roosters, and tend to roam, so they aren't likely to stay anywhere near your chickens.

They fly quite well, and like to roost in trees, so don't count on them coming back to a coop to roost.

The facts are there are NO birds that are better at avoiding hawks than other birds​

 

[speckledhen]

If you can't do roosters, you certainly can't have guineas! They are MUCH louder than any rooster and more constant with their noise.

 

[pdsavage]

A little bantam roo like a Japanese bantam is not loud but is good for alerting the hens.And the little crow they have is so cute to...