Should I be putting something down in my chicken run? I use pine shavings in the coop. The run is just dirt and grass. The covered area of the run is getting smelly.
We are in the process of building our first chicken coop. I am debating if I should put wire mesh under the coop and run to keep predators out? My neighbors are on their third flock due to wildlife around us. The chickens will not be able to free range all day every day due to the hawks in...
