Sep 17, 2021 · Barn owls are found on every continent except Antarctica. The Arctic tundra of the northernmost parts of Alaska, Canada, and Eurasia is home to Snowy owls, who are attracted to …

Feb 15, 2008 · Barn owls are rarely a threat to chickens. On the very rare occasion they might grab a small chicken or chick but their standard prey is mouse sized rodents, maybe something as big as a …

Jul 11, 2017 · Barn owls seem to be much more discriminating when it comes to prey and prey size than most raptors. They take robins where I live due to lack of ground prey, but they've never bothered my …

Mar 7, 2007 · Owl, Barn (=Barn-Owl, Common), Tyto alba Barred, Strix varia Boreal, Aegolius funereus Burrowing, Speotyto (=Athene) cunicularia Elf, Micrathene whitneyi Flammulated, Otus flammeolus …

Dec 17, 2011 · We have a barn approx 100 ft from house that we leave wide open for our birds, and keep it well-lit. Our chickens roost on a horse stall rail, and our geese and ducks all go inside the …

Jun 25, 2009 · And the other would answer back. Hubby says they were discussing which chicken to eat. (Not funny) And Cocky was noticeably silent while all this was going on. Eventually, the nearest …

Dec 9, 2009 · The frequency of attacks, headless duck, and presence of guard dogs makes me think it's an owl. Plus, we've actually seen barred owls around here recently. I've read that owls will eat the …

Apr 17, 2011 · Do you know what kind of owls they are? Screech owls have a terrifying sound, but are quite small. Great Horned Owls are probably the biggest predator of large fowl. And there are the …

Nov 16, 2011 · My dog detects ruckus and checks on situation driving owl off. Dog stops loss of bigger birds. Smaller birds can either be locked up as previously mentioned or directed to roost in locations …

Feb 26, 2020 · Are you positive it's the owl? The only time a Great Horned Owl took one of my young chickens it took the whole bird. Raccoons are notorious for only taking the head though. If it's …