Hi Ridgefire - in a true free range situation the chickens can go wherever they want. Like on our farm we are surrounded by thousands of acres of woods and there are no neighbors but the chickens are usually found in the barn, the yard, and edge of nearby woods. Most people have some sort of fenced run or yard but still call it free ranging because the chickens have access to a large area outside. If you are in a neighborhood you would have to have a fence or I can guarantee you they will be in your neighbor's yard - they love to wander and explore.
The retrieving part is easy - they come running for treats and they always come home to roost at sundown.
The retrieving part is easy - they come running for treats and they always come home to roost at sundown.