@SwtGrc Hi, sorry for the delay in responding. I'm getting 6 chicks in 2 weeks. There will be a certain amount of free ranging allowed, but not completely. The run is 4x10, and the coop itself sits in an area that's 20x20 and fenced off where they will mostly be allowed to run about. Occasionally I plan to give them free run of the backyard, but with a dog that loves chasing birds I'll have to keep a close eye on them.
My hope is that he will be acclimated to them once they've reached that age as I will be introducing the chicks to him from when they arrive. If they can peacefully coexist, I'll let them free range in my yard as much as possible.