"Cumberpach" wrote in message
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As a p.s. to the above. My neighbour has an allotment split into 2 runs,
surrounded by a 6 foot high wire fence. One half contains large 'Moran'
Maran ;-)

hens. These hens never attempt to fly out, probably too heavy. In the
next
run are the smaller bantams (not sure which variety) and a couple of
these
are always flying out.
Might be worth noting, at chicken choosing time.