Not 24/7 but they are in and out very frequently, we have a glass slider back door so they sit and watch for "intruders" aka rabbits or birds that land in the yard and ask to go out whenever they want. I live in central NY pretty close to Lake Ontario in a suburban housing area.
First time chicken owner and in the process of finishing up my coop. I am doing an all in one design where the run goes under the coop and extends out which I know needs to be covered in wire. My backyard is fully fenced in with 6ft high wood fencing so I'm wondering if I can get away with using...