I have a few hens and a rooster that roam around the yard and pasture free range. When I first had them I put them up in my chicken coop and got them used to that. Now when it gets darker they just go in there without me putting them up. I dont put any light or heat on them in the winter because when you do that that decreases the amount of eggs that you will get in the summer. Mine stopped laying for about a month in the winter then started up again. I only have 6 hens and one rooster and I get about 3-5 eggs a day and these are Cherry Eggers that are only almost a year old. I got them from Cackle Hatchery if you want any from them. They are fine freerange and I havnt had to worry about any sickness with them around here. Good Luck!!!
