My ladies, Rooster Booster & Foxes

Hi Viv,
I'm in a similar location on the edge of a forest, and allow my chooks to free range, exactly as you've mentioned.
Whilst my bantams tend to stay close to the house and the confines of the garden, the Warrens and the Welbars venture much further, exploring the perimeter of the fields and the hedge line.
I recently caught 2 of the Welbars in the hedge, about to go onto the lane, and I've now had to plug these gaps. You have to have eyes in the back of your head! :shock:
Be very careful Viv if you are letting yours roam like this. In 3 years I have lost 2 to foxes, they were probably snatched having ventured too far. :cry:
I now tend to let mine out every afternoon for a few hours and all day on Sat/Sun, but I'm always relatively close by, on the land doing some form of work.
Just give them a go and see how they respond, but check on them regularly. We spend alot of time outside, which I believe keeps the foxes at bay, but the foxes in your area could be sneakier :twisted:
Other than that, our chooks couldn't have it better, they enjoy the freedom and the exercise and produce the goods..........lots of yummy eggs