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True free range chickens like the kind you find on my farm have few disadvantages, however loss of stock through predators is about the biggest problem. Chickens like to wander everywhere and often keeping track of them is problematic. They sometimes decide to lay their egg other than in the nests provided in the shelter/coop which can reduce the normal daily collection.
So that I can control the correct nutritional needs of the hens I only allow the hens out of the enclosure after morning feeding. Most of the hens wander back to the laying boxes when they feel the need but sometimes a hen will "go broody" in a hay pile or behind an unused piece of equipment and then surprise us with a few new chicks.
If you have a garden or a nicely trimmed lawn, they will most likely tear it up. Also, they will dig up holes as to have a method of dust bathing. Poop will be everywhere. They are at more risk for predators as well.
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∙ 15y agoTrue free range chickens like the kind you find on my farm have few disadvantages, however loss of stock through predators is about the biggest problem. Chickens like to wander everywhere and often keeping track of them is problematic. They sometimes decide to lay their egg other than in the nests provided in the shelter/coop which can reduce the normal daily collection.
So that I can control the correct nutritional needs of the hens I only allow the hens out of the enclosure after morning feeding. Most of the hens wander back to the laying boxes when they feel the need but sometimes a hen will "go broody" in a hay pile or behind an unused piece of equipment and then surprise us with a few new chicks.
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∙ 14y agoStock losses to predators is much higher than non free range chickens.
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