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.

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my quirky strategy for protecting my chickens from hawks by leaving peanuts in the shell for my local grackles. To my surprise, many of you didn’t know that these feathered friends can actually bully hawks away! It’s a delightful twist in the chicken-keeping saga, blending nature’s humor with a dash of ingenuity. While I was at work, my husband captured a video of this fascinating chicken defense in action. Plus, to keep things organized (and a bit less chaotic), I finally got the grackles their own feeder instead of just tossing peanuts on top of the coop. Curious to see how this unfolds? Check out the video linked below and let’s chat about our feathered friends!