Carrie Michele
In the Brooder
- Jun 5, 2017
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Good morning
I have a flock of 7 that are full grown. We live on five open acres with no fence. It is forest behind our six foot wood fence yard. I have recently kept them in the run because they poop all along my back patio. They normally free range the yard but the flies and poop are nasty. My question is can they begin free ranging around the property with no fence? I don't want to lose them but it's taking a risk of predators. We havea long driveway as well but barely any people behind us full time. Will they wander too far from our house? Or will they stay close to their comfort zone? I read a couple hours before dusk is a good time to let them roam and they will come back into the backyard. Any tips? We have not touched the land behind us and will eventually build a barn back there.
Thanks.
I have a flock of 7 that are full grown. We live on five open acres with no fence. It is forest behind our six foot wood fence yard. I have recently kept them in the run because they poop all along my back patio. They normally free range the yard but the flies and poop are nasty. My question is can they begin free ranging around the property with no fence? I don't want to lose them but it's taking a risk of predators. We havea long driveway as well but barely any people behind us full time. Will they wander too far from our house? Or will they stay close to their comfort zone? I read a couple hours before dusk is a good time to let them roam and they will come back into the backyard. Any tips? We have not touched the land behind us and will eventually build a barn back there.
Thanks.