Doesn't sound very rural.If my chickens fly over the fence on the backside of my property all is good but if they fly over the fence out front they'd land on a steep bank beside my driveway and highway is right beside it lol
Keeping stock in a suburban environment is a lot different than a rural environment.
I'm going to have predators no matter where I live, but not taking advantage of the forage my animals have access to is not only a waste, the natural insect control and fortification of the soil are additional benefits.