May 2, 2026•1 min read•from Raising Chickens or Other Poultry for Eggs, Meat, or as Pets

A couple weeks ago I posted here about leaving peanuts in the shell for my local grackles so they can protect my chickens from hawks. A few people here were surprised that grackles can bully hawks away. Here’s the video my husband sent me while I was at work.

And yes, I got them their own feeder instead of leaving peanuts on top of my coop.

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