1.  Maintain at least 150' between skid houses and field perimeter fencing to minimize predation problems.

2.  Maintain at least 100' between each skid house to maintain flock separation.

3.  Move skids ahead 50' to fresh pasture as necessary, generally every three to four weeks or as needed to keep birds out of mud.  Usually. any time the birds have trashed an area around the skid that is larger 5 feet it is time for a move.

4.  Expect the birds to range about 40' out from each skid.

5.  Remember:  While feed savings will be realized from pasture usage the goal is not so much feed savings as to provide vitamins, minerals, and exercise for enhanced animal welfare and improved meat quality.