My BCMs stick closer to the coop than the mixed flock does. But I've got crop fields on 2 sides so it's not an issue with wandering too much until the corn gets high enough the coons can move freely during daylight hours without being seen...another reason for fencing. I have Hawks and...
Same, I free range 1/2 a day each. Some free range their flocks all day, every other. My mixed flock goes out in the a.m. and instinctively come back towards their run at 1/2 day for the most part, usually just a few stragglers I need to entice or herd. Then I let my Marans out til dark.... I'm...