Talked to a neighbor about letting her hens free range during hawk season

My neighbor Sarah was telling me she lost two hens to a Cooper's hawk last month, but she still lets them out for a few hours every afternoon during the fall migration. I mean, I get wanting to give them space, but I'd rather keep mine in the run until November. Has anyone else figured out a good balance between free ranging and safety?

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laura_lane4d ago

Oh no, that's rough, I feel for her.

wright.dakota4d ago

Would setting up a covered run with netting be a decent compromise to let them out safely?