We live in Arizona where temps easily reach 110 and above. I install a mister system each summer and my gals stand in the mist all day. They have plenty of shade as well and the misters keep the dirt moist so they can scratch and lay in the cool, shaded dirt. I also give them treats like cold...
I would like to free range chickens in my backyard, do I need to have an enclosed or fenced in run? I have a coop but wonder if I need to go to the trouble of building the run if I plan to have them out most of the time anyway. Any advice?