mrslita2019
In the Brooder
Hi All,
We picked up 10 hens of various types from my aunt last week. They have been raised free ranging and getting egg layer AM and PM. We live on 10 VERY OPEN acres. Built them a decent size coop to keep them safe from predators. I am feeding egg layer AM and PM with a few treats like mealworms and apple. We wanted to free range them during the day and coop them at night but I am not sure anymore. We have hawks and since they have been home, I have seen coyote sign. I know they will lay better if they continue to free range. I want them to be happy and safe. Thoughts? AND if we decide to let them range, how long until they know, "this is where you live and lay eggs now?"
We picked up 10 hens of various types from my aunt last week. They have been raised free ranging and getting egg layer AM and PM. We live on 10 VERY OPEN acres. Built them a decent size coop to keep them safe from predators. I am feeding egg layer AM and PM with a few treats like mealworms and apple. We wanted to free range them during the day and coop them at night but I am not sure anymore. We have hawks and since they have been home, I have seen coyote sign. I know they will lay better if they continue to free range. I want them to be happy and safe. Thoughts? AND if we decide to let them range, how long until they know, "this is where you live and lay eggs now?"
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