Just finished our 14x30 run that was semi-pre-fab. After trying a product (digdefence.com), which is interesting for deterring predators for those who don't live in extremely rocky environments, we decided to dig a three foot wide apron with our tractor surrounding the run. We rolled down...
Just brought home two Mottled Java chicks. I didn't realize they were so rare. I went to the farm store to buy Orpingtons (which I did), but when I saw the Java's, I couldn't help myself. Their temperament seems very good, and they meshed into my new flock fine so far.