I have an enclosed wooden roost for at night but I thought I needed wire at the bottom anyway. I let them downstairs during the day and locked upstairs at night. The only free range when I am out with them. Here is a photo.
I am new to chickens and just got a coop online. It is covered in hardware fabric but the bottom is open and currently just sitting on grass. I do not understand what everyone means by "apron". Can you explain? Also, with the trellis... are you just setting it down on the ground under the...