Buzzard taken Sheila the chicken?

Clucky Carol · Post by **Clucky Carol** » 25 Jan 2015, 01:15

We have just two piles of feathers to show for our smallest chicken, who disappeared during the day, and seems to have gone for good. We have had a family of buzzards circling and watching from the trees on Exmoor, and we are wondering if the largest bird has taken the chicken? It seems very rare but I am now worrying about the rest. They do free range, so could be out of cover ... Is it likely to be a buzzard? Has anyone else had this problem? Any help please appreciated.
Hope everyone is wrapped up warm too. Love Clucky xx

silverback · Post by **silverback** » 25 Jan 2015, 17:01

Hi Carol, sorry you lost your chook, I found this article from the RSPB, might be informative.

http://smallholdingtimes.co.uk/buzzards-take-chickens/

Clucky Carol · Post by **Clucky Carol** » 25 Jan 2015, 20:57

Dear Silverback,
Thank you so much, this was so helpful, I have to sayi thought we were being daft - so very reassuring. Interesting idea that a glitter ball could keep them away .... Exmoor National Park could do with a glitter ball I'm on a mission! Thanks again ... Have a little glimmer that Sheila might wander back, but I'm not very hopeful but they are not having any more! Xxxxx )like(

bikesandbirdsbob · Post by **bikesandbirdsbob** » 26 Jan 2015, 11:27

HI , I had a bird of prey fly across my garden chasing a collor dove . So I am concerned as well . Good imfo . read it .
Bob