I do not free range and only have hens no rooster. My friend does free range with rooster and she has same problem with this breed. I don't know how this breed will do if it is the only hen type in the flock. I tried all the different ways to integrate nothing works. I have 7 golden comets and 4 silver laced and 2 golden laced wyandottes. If you have other chickens avoid this breed.