- Oct 3, 2013
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We have an established laying flock of hens. They are totally free range over our property. I provide laying feed in the coop and they forage for the rest. They are out all day and return to their coop at night. Next spring I'd like to get some Freedom Rangers for meat. I plan on raising them in a separate coop of their own. I'll provide their food - broiler feed - in the coop. I'd like to let them free range just like the laying hens.
If I finish brooding them in their own coop, can I then just let them free range like I do the hens? I'm assuming that each flock will return to their own coop at night. Does this plan sound reasonable? What should I expect?
If I finish brooding them in their own coop, can I then just let them free range like I do the hens? I'm assuming that each flock will return to their own coop at night. Does this plan sound reasonable? What should I expect?