We live in Oakland, CA an urban setting, but are in a lovely, tree-filled neighborhood in a home. We live near-ish to open space (like a canyon with hiking trails), but we're solidly in a neighborhood.
We have a good-sized backyard, and our 7-month old pullets (whom we adopted recently) are really loving exploring and foraging. They come quickly when called and know their coop is home/safe. There are also various other bushes/plants that could provide shelter.
I've posted on my local Nextdoor, but any time they've been out free ranging, I've been outside with them. This is fine for now, since I'm working remotely temporarily, so I can be at a desk on my back porch. But, after end of September, I'll be back in my office.
I'm not sure I'd be comfortable letting them free range if no one was home, but my partner bakes from home. He wouldn't be out here with them though. Curious how others in more urban environments handle this.
We have a good-sized backyard, and our 7-month old pullets (whom we adopted recently) are really loving exploring and foraging. They come quickly when called and know their coop is home/safe. There are also various other bushes/plants that could provide shelter.
I've posted on my local Nextdoor, but any time they've been out free ranging, I've been outside with them. This is fine for now, since I'm working remotely temporarily, so I can be at a desk on my back porch. But, after end of September, I'll be back in my office.
I'm not sure I'd be comfortable letting them free range if no one was home, but my partner bakes from home. He wouldn't be out here with them though. Curious how others in more urban environments handle this.