Thanks for the info.
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What kind of chickens are you going to be keeping?
I wouldn't clip wings just yet, see what they are capable of first.
My wife wants Buff Orphingtons. and I think I will take your advice on the wing clipping.
Do you know if any of the backyard chicken...
Thanks for the info, why would you only let the chickens out in the afternoon? I was planning on letting them out in the morning and putting them back in the coop at night.
I want to free range my chickens. I live in San Antonio, TX. I have about 4 acres, some open areas and lots of live oaks, most is fenced with 1"x2"x5' wire. some is 8' field wire. I am going around and filling in the low spaces with rocks. It won't keep out all predators (skunks, racoons...