Will these breeds remain in a chain linked fence? I'm looking at the Australorp, Favaucana, Wyandotte, and Barnevelder. My grandparents kept some years ago of a different breed, but I know some can jump a fence. They will have a coop as well, but I would like to let them free range when they can.
I am in the city, and I'm trying to plan just how to keep my chickens in the back yard. I am only planning on about 4 hens. I want them to be able to free range our large-for-city back yard as much as possible. I have a Golden Retriever that will lay down and let a rabbit snuggle in next to...
Last year I got the crazy idea of bringing chickens to my back yard. I have a small, enclosed, organic garden...and I live in the city. I went back and forth on the idea, researched breeds, but decided that they would cause more damage than would be worth their help with garden pest control. Now...