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YesSo you think they are still too young to free range?
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YesSo you think they are still too young to free range?
I also use the electric net fencing, it allows us to adjust their area ( we use a solar charger so we can move our fences wherever we need. We also have our goats and horse in the same type of fence.) but protects them pretty well. We only had trouble with hawks as long as they were in the fence. Our rooster fixed most the hawk issue. He lets them know when to run for cover.Thank you! I know this is a risk and it breaks my heart to think that one of my girls may get attacked. I also want them happy though so I am trying to find the best solution all around. We live in a very rural area with lots of predators so I know it's just a matter of time. I am looking into getting a rooster for help and we do have a dog (not a big help as he only wants to play) but I think I will need to look into that fencing you have. Any way to lessen the risk!
I had my chickens in a run and coop, and would let them free range occasionally, until they figured out which door was the fun one to go out! (the one to the outside world) So I started to let them free range without supervision, and I eventually tore down my run and they free range all day, go in the coop at night and I lock them up every night so they are safe.Hello all. I have 7 week old chickens that I just started letting free range this weekend. They are doing really well so far but I was wondering if you can leave them unattended while free ranging? My husband and I like to take the UTV out on the trails but not sure if it's ok to leave them out while we're gone? Do people who let their chickens free range run errands and just live life as usual with their chickens loose? Thanks!
I have young chicks and my hens free range during the day but I will not let the little guys out of the secure run until they are much bigger. There are so many predators just waiting for a chance to get the little guys, hawks being the big threat here during the day. So no, my opinion is do not let them free range at this age unless you watch them like a hawk.Hello all. I have 7 week old chickens that I just started letting free range this weekend. They are doing really well so far but I was wondering if you can leave them unattended while free ranging? My husband and I like to take the UTV out on the trails but not sure if it's ok to leave them out while we're gone? Do people who let their chickens free range run errands and just live life as usual with their chickens loose? Thanks!
We have only a few hens and a large double city lot in a small town. We like to let our hens out to free range (since they were almost a year---not young), but we never leave them out of their enclosed outdoor run if we are shopping or not at home. Our girls let us know when someone is in the yard or threatening, so we can put them in but we do have a lot of flying dangers, raccoons and even a bob cat that goes through our little town at times, so I don't take the chance. They become more of pets quality than food-providers to us.I have young chicks and my hens free range during the day but I will not let the little guys out of the secure run until they are much bigger. There are so many predators just waiting for a chance to get the little guys, hawks being the big threat here during the day. So no, my opinion is do not let them free range at this age unless you watch them like a hawk.
I live in a small city where chickens are allowed. I have 4 chickens. The oldest one is 15 weeks the youngest is 9 weeks. The 2 oldest I allow out in my yard part of the day and have and put up multiple areas for them to hide if necessary and they know them all well.Hello all. I have 7 week old chickens that I just started letting free range this weekend. They are doing really well so far but I was wondering if you can leave them unattended while free ranging? My husband and I like to take the UTV out on the trails but not sure if it's ok to leave them out while we're gone? Do people who let their chickens free range run errands and just live life as usual with their chickens loose? Thanks!