![]() The darker colored chickens are a little harder for hawks and eagles to find because they don’t stand out as much, but can still be in danger. White chickens especially tend to be in danger from these chicken predators. Hawks and eagles usually go after chickens during the day when they are free-ranging. The kill ratio of these birds of prey is pretty high, especially when it comes to chickens, because chickens do not look up when being cautious of danger. If you do have a predation problem you can buy yourself some time before correcting your husbandry practices by putting out a radio playing a loud talk radio program, and hanging some clothing with a strong human odor.Hawks and eagles attack chickens for the sole purpose of eating them.Some noise making devices like the battery operated Critter-Gitter can scare off predators or alert you that something is out near the protected area. Provide adequate lighting and remove brush and large bushes from around the livestock area perimeter.Clean up or reduce spilled or leftover food that may attract pests and predators. Use tight fitting galvanized trash containers that will cut down on attractive odors for predators like bears. Store your livestock feed in lockable and secure area.A loose door is no match for a powerful bear paw. ![]() If your pen door is outside your fencing make sure the door can be securely closed.
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