Encouraging free range

[Free Feather]

I really want ex-batts, but there is no where near me to get them. I hear they have difficulty with wanting to go out at first.

 

[centrarchid]

There is a learning curve issue but genetics may play a role as well. They have been bred for many generations to tolerate a high degree of confinement. How that plays out when birds are free-range kept would be interesting to see when compared similar strains not so selected.

 

[barrytay45]

Then how do I keep my free range birds from going places they aren't welcome....my deck, garage, etc.
thanks!

 

[cafarmgirl]

Then how do I keep my free range birds from going places they aren't welcome....my deck, garage, etc.
thanks!

The only way to keep chickens in, or out, of certain areas is with fencing. Otherwise they are going to go where ever looks interesting to them.