How can you discourage an eagle from picking up and taking your chickens away to eat?

While eagles can and do prey on chickens, it is unlikely. Eagles do not typically live in suburban areas like chickens are often present. However, if someone lives someplace an eagle does hunt it would be wise to take protective measures with those chickens. Some steps one can take to prevent predation from an eagle:

* Keep chickens in a securely covered enclosure. The enclosure should be made of strong materials that the eagle cannot break through, such as metal or heavy-duty mesh. The cover should be tight-fitting so that the eagle cannot get inside.

* Install anti-perching devices on your property. These devices can make it difficult for eagles to land on your property. Some available examples of anti-perching devices are: rotating bird deterrents, anti-roosting wire systems, and owl decoys.

* Remove any potential food sources for eagles. This includes dead animals, pet food, and garbage. Keep chicken feed in metal bins and clean-up promptly as they finish or spill chicken feed.

* Make your property unattractive to eagles. This can be done by planting trees and shrubs around your property, which will make it more difficult for them to hunt.

* Scare eagles away if you see them on your property. You can do this by making loud noises, throwing objects at them, or shooting loud bird bangers.