In May I'm going to get my first chickens and I want to try to free range them. I'm getting a flock of 23 barred rock hens and 2 roosters. (The roosters, I was told, will warn the hens of danger and are more vigilant while the hens forage.) I wonder how far they might wander if they are free range. Will they go 100 yards? Or do they stay in a smaller area?
Also I have just enough room for this flock in my 8 X 12 coop. Does having roosters in the flock make it more or less stressful for the birds if they are bordering on overcrowding. If all the chicks live will I be looking for someone who wants a few barred rocks?
Thanks for your input. D
Also I have just enough room for this flock in my 8 X 12 coop. Does having roosters in the flock make it more or less stressful for the birds if they are bordering on overcrowding. If all the chicks live will I be looking for someone who wants a few barred rocks?

Thanks for your input. D