Does anyone else Free Range?

[jtn42248]

After thinking about it I decided that maybe I should work with them if this is their chosen place.I went out this morning and tried to raise the new "nest box" up higher. I was able to get some concrete blocks under it and there is a hen in there as I type. Maybe I can get more blocks and raise it up gradually so that it does not disturb them. Olivia is still laying her beautiful green eggs in the coop nest, but I think she is the only one who is doing that.

Oh no! I am going to the chicken swap this Saturday! I want 2 or 3 more birds......after that the coop will have a no vacancy sign. Yes. it. will.

You know what they say about the best laid plans... You might want to consider doubling the size of that coop! I was going to start out with only 5 and read my signature file now.

 

[vpatt]

You know what they say about the best laid plans... You might want to consider doubling the size of that coop! I was going to start out with only 5 and read my signature file now.:cd

Lol....well they do grow on us, don't they? I enjoy them so much.

 

[vpatt]

I have only had my chickens about a month and there is no rooster. So far they stay VERY close to home. Do you think as I have them longer they will begin to wander more? Or are they likely to wander further if I get a rooster? Or is there no telling?
I would like to add a rooster but I don't want him to lead the girls astray. I would also like to let one of the hens raise some chicks in the spring....even if we only do this once I would enjoy the experience.
Any wisdom to share?

 

[dpenning]

My girls stayed close to home at first too, now they cover a couple acres at least.

 

[vpatt]

My girls stayed close to home at first too, now they cover a couple acres at least.

I am afraid of that...and this evening my little black pullet is missing.

 

[vpatt]

I am afraid of that...and this evening my little black pullet is missing.

Ebony was in the yard this morning....walked over and went thru the gate when I opened it. Hubby said he heard a fox barking in the night!

 

[vpatt]

Two more chickie ladies....a red sexlink and a cuckoo marans.

 

[whittychick]

Two more chickie ladies....a red sexlink and a cuckoo marans.

Went missing? I let my girls out for a few hours each day. They stay in the yard and close together

 

[fawkestheman]

I only let my girls out when I'm home, and their roo is always with them. your pullet is missing? how long has it been gone?

 

[vpatt]

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Went missing? I let my girls out for a few hours each day. They stay in the yard and close together[/quote]

No, I'm sorry...I got two new ones yesterday. I should have made that clear.