Have had the hens out almost every day - as I have two very late late breds in with them - they've flown 'forever' - 2 hours a day some of them, although there is a hawk or two about, they haven't been a problem - the crows have kept them at bay - but we have had excellent weather of late and staying in the garden with them hasn't been a problem. The cocks have been out 2 or 3 times a week. (They weren't out yesterday cos it was too windy !!)