Armed with two weapon types — a precise jocote shot that knocks hawks out of the sky, and a chibola that can enrage them — players must balance offense with herding, since stray shots near the henhouse can accidentally lure hens into danger instead of safety. Hawks fly, dive to capture hens, and can be shot down mid-flight before they escape with their prize, while a 3-hen-per-henhouse limit adds a light resource-management layer to each wave.