Sarah M Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Just popped home for lunch and there was a red kite flying above my garden Does anyone know if these are a threat to my two girls I let them free range all day, they were hiding in the flower beds when I opened the back door - bless 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 You'll be fine Sarah, Red Kites only go for carrion. My outlaws have a farm in Radnage and there are loads of red kites there, but they don't go for live prey - they are sort of UK vultures You might find that your chooks run for cover though when they see something overhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 We get them flying over regularly too Sarah and although the girls get spooked, they are in absolutely no danger at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah M Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 That's great, I feel better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Enjoy them, they are beautiful birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 The Kites nest in some tall trees at the back of my house,& they are never a threat to the hens. They are wonderful - enjoy them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
