Yes, I think it's a given that the chicken run will be reduced to dirt, and stay that way. So don't stress - this is just how it's going to be!
This weekend at the Tour de Coops I saw one run with a large flower box that would be replanted as needed. I think I'll incorporate that idea into my...
At first Tony's crow just sounded like a squeaky hinge, but he's getting the hang of now that he's 3 months old. It's still just 2 "ar ar's", though, like Kerr's.
First may I say - your lawn is Gorgeous!
Second - how tall is that? Is tall enough to walk around in easily (ie, without self-inflicted back pain!)
Finally - wow. Just wow - it is a great coop, your girls are going to be so happy.
Poppycat, I'm so glad everybody's going to A-OK.
I just wanted to add my 2 cents - my first very own cat Timothy had diabetes, and for me it was really very little trouble. I'd set his food down and he wouldn't even notice me injecting him (it's very easy, just under the loose skin at the back...