I like this idea for our run. It's 25x30 and I'm thinking of starting a base with about 4" of a fine mulch mixed with yard materials - leaves, grass. Is this a good start?
We just started with our chickens and after consulting with many of our farmer friends about security, I consolidated all of their advice into our run! Buried the poultry fence at the bottom of the fence, double the poultry fence for 3' from the bottom to keep the eager hands of the raccoons...