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If you absolutely refuse to put them out in the run all day long, then you will need to turn your garage into a 'chicken land.' A big pile of grass clippings, straw, or hay can keep them entertained for days. Fill one of those brooder tubs with some dirt or sand for dustbathing. Set a few 2x4s...

Still not going to be enough space for them to spend all day in.

Leave them out in the run during the day, bring them in at night. They will be fine in the run. Buried wire is for long term predator proofing against animals that know where your chickens are. A week or two probably won't be long enough for the local predators to be attracted to the coop/run...