So today I was working on my extension of the coop for my guinea and bantams and I decided to let my chickens out for the first time....they loved it!!! Guess they going to do ok free-ranging!!! YAY!!!
I would just like to thank everyone for the advice. I am learning so much. I have not yet let them out but they will be 4 months old soon and I will try letting them out in the evenings about 1hour before dusk and see how it goes. I plan to be around watching them while they r out.
I did the same thing when mine were about that age. They are now out in the coop and have a 12x16 run. I also fenced in under the coop so that they could get out of the sun if needed. I still have not let them out the free range yet. I probably will be doing that in a month or so. I have...
I have 2 1/2 month old chickens that have been inside and in the run all their life so far. I want to let them free range but I am terrified of them getting in the street and of the hawks and stuff that fly around here all day. I am so new to this and I need to know the best way to introduce...