Great article.
Thoughtful points.
I’ve paid much closer attention this spring and summer as I’ve reduced the size of my chickens free range area.
They still have a large area and plenty of hiding spots, and a clear path to their covered run and coop, but any time you reduce their area it can also increase their chances of getting run down, cornered, or caught by predators.
I’ve had crows and ravens raising their young nearby and they’ve been fascinating to observe collaborating to keep the hawks away.
The fuss and noise they make alert my chickens and they respond fast.
Thoughtful points.
I’ve paid much closer attention this spring and summer as I’ve reduced the size of my chickens free range area.
They still have a large area and plenty of hiding spots, and a clear path to their covered run and coop, but any time you reduce their area it can also increase their chances of getting run down, cornered, or caught by predators.
I’ve had crows and ravens raising their young nearby and they’ve been fascinating to observe collaborating to keep the hawks away.
The fuss and noise they make alert my chickens and they respond fast.