My birds are free ranged as well. One of my fears is that the older birds are going to keep the younger ones from coming back to the coop at night. Do you think that may happen?
I have 5 RIR that are just over a year old now. I just got 7 Sex linked chicks who will be ready for the coop soon. Is there any advise on being able to merge the two flocks in the same coop with the least stress or problems?
My chickens are almost 22 weeks and I'm still waiting. It is getting fustrating. They seem to be showing all the signs, except the eggs. I have let them free range at times. Most mornings I have kept them closed in the coop. Is it possible that they are laying in bushes or something in the...