at first i looked for a larger plot of land, say 5-10 acres. of course what you have is absolutely a dream! but 1/4 acre has kept me completely occupied. of course it is limiting in that i cannot have all the animals i want--but my friends and husband think that's a good thing! i am out to...
witchwriter,
i think you're doing an excellent job with your birds.
mine used to be more confined and i've found a way, on my small urban lot, to have them free range all the time. they produce very well without issue. i let them rest in the winter, i.e. don't put them under artificial light...