Free Range Chicks

[ChickChic00]

What are the health benefits of free ranging chicks? I just want to know what other people think about free ranging chicks

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Instead of letting them run loose, set up a covered puppy play pen, make sure they can't squeeze out the sides, but they still have grass, how old are yours? The benefits are building up a natural immunituly to the things in their environment, and get to eat greens all day. They are also happier, and overall, that makes them healthier.

 

[ChickChic00]

Instead of letting them run loose, set up a covered puppy play pen, make sure they can't squeeze out the sides, but they still have grass, how old are yours? The benefits are building up a natural immunituly to the things in their environment, and get to eat greens all day. They are also happier, and overall, that makes them healthier.

They range from 2 weeks to 2 months. I am already letting them free range a little bit. I have them in a big pen made From pallets and fencing on top. I have just been opening the door and stay outside with them for as long as they want. Then when they all go into the pen I shut the door. Then I'll free range a little later in the day or the next day. I was just asking, because they seem more energetic and lively. So they will build up their immune system?

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Pics? Yes it helps build immune systems.

 

[ChickChic00]

Pics? Yes it helps build immune systems.

 

[ChickChic00]

Pics? Yes it helps build immune systems.

The big black hen is 100% free range, she is two years old. She just comes around to check out the chicks sometimes.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Ok, on the grass they get all the benefits, in the hay not ad much. Looks like a great set up!

 

[ChickChic00]

Ok, on the grass they get all the benefits, in the hay not ad much. Looks like a great set up!

Thanks!! The hay is there because it had rained so it got muddy. Hay helps lol