Newbie from Colorado

[HooverChicken]

Hey all, I'm really glad I found a rescource to post my questions when they come up.

I have just built and populated a large chicken tractor type coop with 5 birds about 8 months to a year old. One is actively laying.

I have a verly large back (3/4 acre) yard that is not fenced in. Can I open door to the run and let them out durring the day and close it up night?

We have a cat but i think he's already lost interest in them.

Let me know what you think.

 

[LarryPQ]

 

[JulieNKC]

I wouldn't let them out unless you are there to watch them. Mine like to roam, our yard is just under 2 acres, and I just had to finish fencing it in this weekend to keep them in/ stray dogs out.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama.

 

[ghillie]

be sure to check out the Colorado thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=68894

 

[crtrlovr]

Hi there! glad you could join us.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Desert Rooster]

Hello

from Hesperia, Ca and

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[azhenhouse]

from Arizona

If you let them free range in a open area, even when you are at home be prepared for losses. Your cat might not be interested in them, but others will be. I have 3/4 of my 2 acres fenced, and I still only let mine out when I am home. Can never be too careful.