"Most chicken owners are familiar with hawks, but everyone may not be aware of how dangerous they are when it comes to chickens."
"Hawks can usually only pick up small animals and chickens that weigh no more than they do, which is typically 3.8 pounds or less."
"Chickens that weigh more than the hawk can still be picked up, but the hawk will more than likely not be able to carry it very far."
"Despite a rooster’s size, however, they can still be momentarily picked up by a hawk and injured with their long talons."