Can you leave chickens in your run while away?

[Stormy]

If I am gone for work and I have a large run and it is daylight and I am out in the country, do I need to keep the hens locked up? if I pull string in a cris-cross pattern on the top of the run, are they safe while I am away during the day? Must they be locked in the 8x10 coop all day if I am working? I know I shouldn't let them free range when not home, but what about a basic run (hardware cloth on under the ground of the perimeter and string or rope cris crossed over the top....

 

[holm25]

If I am gone for work and I have a large run and it is daylight and I am out in the country, do I need to keep the hens locked up? if I pull string in a cris-cross pattern on the top of the run, are they safe while I am away during the day? Must they be locked in the 8x10 coop all day if I am working? I know I shouldn't let them free range when not home, but what about a basic run (hardware cloth on under the ground of the perimeter and string or rope cris crossed over the top....

You can I let mine free range when everyone is gone for the day.

 

[Yowza Wowza]

If I am gone for work and I have a large run and it is daylight and I am out in the country, do I need to keep the hens locked up? if I pull string in a cris-cross pattern on the top of the run, are they safe while I am away during the day? Must they be locked in the 8x10 coop all day if I am working? I know I shouldn't let them free range when not home, but what about a basic run (hardware cloth on under the ground of the perimeter and string or rope cris crossed over the top....

Well, I would have them locked up, Depends on how long you're gone. If you're gone 1-2 days you should let them free range

 

[1muttsfan]

If your pen is Fort Knox tight, they should be safe, however I would recommend heavy-duty poultry netting over the top.