Do Liege Fighter's actually kill hawks?

[Weeg]

Hello, I've read other threads discussing this topic, but I have a few of my own questions to add in. I've seen several sellers claiming that this breed will kill a hawk to protect the hens. First of all, this is slightly unrealistic. A hawk isn't going to pick a fight with a big mean cockerel. It going to try to take the weakest link in the flock, and the hope would be that the Liege Fighter rooster could get involved and protect that hen before the hawk would strike. It's unlikely the rooster will kill the Hawk in the process.
But how likely is the above? Would this breed actually go through effort to fight off a hawk to protect the flock? And would it protect from other predators as well? Every rooster is different, and a lot of the claims on websites are them trying to sell the breed to uneducated farmers. So I thought I'd ask members who hopefully have experience with the breed and see what you say. Thanks for any info on the topic, this is very interesting to me as we have a lot of predators were we are.

 

[SarahGfa]

Hello, I've read other threads discussing this topic, but I have a few of my own questions to add in. I've seen several sellers claiming that this breed will kill a hawk to protect the hens. First of all, this is slightly unrealistic. A hawk isn't going to pick a fight with a big mean cockerel. It going to try to take the weakest link in the flock, and the hope would be that the Liege Fighter rooster could get involved and protect that hen before the hawk would strike. It's unlikely the rooster will kill the Hawk in the process.
But how likely is the above? Would this breed actually go through effort to fight off a hawk to protect the flock? And would it protect from other predators as well? Every rooster is different, and a lot of the claims on websites are them trying to sell the breed to uneducated farmers. So I thought I'd ask members who hopefully have experience with the breed and see what you say. Thanks for any info on the topic, this is very interesting to me as we have a lot of predators were we are.

I had an asil that would attack predators, or at least stand his ground. Twice I had to save him when he picked a fight he wouldn't win. He only lasted about a year because eventually I was not around to hear the chickens freaking out, and something got him.
A hawk-fighting rooster isn't as great as it sounds. I would much rather have a very alert rooster who can sound the alarm early. I've heard guineas are like that.

 

[Weeg]

A hawk-fighting rooster isn't as great as it sounds. I would much rather have a very alert rooster who can sound the alarm early. I've heard guineas are like that.

True, I guess your right. It would only be as good if he was able to beat the predator every time. Thats something to think about.

 

[Qualien]

I have a lavender ameraucana roo that has saved my hens multiple times, that being said, I also keep guineas for early warning, and I'm home alot to keep most predator attacks at bay. In my opinion a good rooster, though hard to find is fantastic for flock protection, but it shouldn't be the only method of protection you have for your flock.

 

[Weeg]

I have a lavender ameraucana roo that has saved my hens multiple times, that being said, I also keep guineas for early warning, and I'm home alot to keep most predator attacks at bay. In my opinion a good rooster, though hard to find is fantastic for flock protection, but it shouldn't be the only method of protection you have for your flock.

Agreed. I have a RIR/Orp rooster who does an amazing job at areal protection. A glimpse of a large bird over head and he takes the whole flock into the bushes. He doesn't tell them to come out until he's certain they have passed.
I was hoping the Liege Fighter would help protect from ground predators. Escaped dogs are a common and fearless predator around here.

 

[SarahGfa]

Agreed. I have a RIR/Orp rooster who does an amazing job at areal protection. A glimpse of a large bird over head and he takes the whole flock into the bushes. He doesn't tell them to come out until he's certain they have passed.
I was hoping the Liege Fighter would help protect from ground predators. Escaped dogs are a common and fearless predator around here.

Dogs have been easy for me.. Just give the chickens lots of tall roosts to jump into, where dogs can't reach. Dogs are not sneaky, so the chickens can see them coming and get away. It's the sneaky animals that are the worst for me. Coyotes, bobcats, etc..

 

[Silexian]

I don’t have personal experience with Leige Fighters. I have raised American Game Fowl for years. With them being athletic and more alert. Than a lot of the more popular backyard breeds. They can better elude predator attacks. With that being said. I have lost some to every predator mentioned in this thread. Even the baddest, most game cock in my yard. Is still just a chicken. That will ultimately lose a battle against a predator. A good secure coop and run is the best protection for your flock.

 

[McChooky]

A rooster doesn't stand a chance of surviving an attack from a predator big as dog unless its a small one.Big dogs have large teeth and powerful jaws capable of ripping and tearing them apart in one bite which is why a dog can kill a whole flock so quickly.

 

[MissLavender]

I don’t know about Lieges, but I have one dorky, fugly, battle-scarred little White Laced Red Cornish rooster named Gimli who fears absolutely nothing. I LOVE him sooo much! He’s my buddy and has so much personality!
We live in a rural area, and more than once the neighbor’s dogs have made the mistake of getting a little too close and were sent packing with their tails between their legs. He chases them all the way to the end of the driveway. Pardon the scruffy appearance, he is molting.

 

[Mr Oviraptor]

Was just looking through threads and found this one, I'm curious about Liege to but honestly they seem calmer than some other Games I've seen, I had an Whitehackle Game who protected my Hens from my Neighbors Dog one time when they were out free ranging, But my Hens are all Game to so they escaped much easier, His spurs were probably 4 Inches long and pretty sharp, He sent that Dog running after one hit, It was some mutt but about the size of a large Jack Russel, I think Liege are to big and bulky to really attack something before it were to get they're Hens, Whitehackles and Morgans are alert and agile Chickens