Biggest concern for my small flock is predators. My 4 hens and 1 duck go out and about in the afternoons and are mostly safe while they stay under cover of bushes. I'm getting new chicks and ducklings soon, keeping camouflage factors in mind. Not sure if red-brown is better for blending in with dirt & old foliage or whether black is good for disappearing into shadows. I admit to being partial to the Black Austalorps ... Any opinions?