xo The eagle was eventually able to snatch the rabbit out of the fox’s mouth and into its talon. Yes eagles eat rabbits (also snakes ) so yehh dont leave ur rabbit running around in your back yard with eagles above you. The bird let the fox go, dropping him on the ground. Assuming it was hunting to eat, if a fox gets in your hen house all the chooks are probably dead the next day if its able to get a hold of them etc. I wouldnt. Bird of prey only if the intestines leaked out mid flight even then I'm not convinced. They are more likely to take it home to eat it and are quite capable of taking a rabbit home.