And just like apartment dogs, you could get one of those chicken leashes and take them for walks!
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(source: random pic of internet)
Sorry. Couldn't help myself.
My thoughts exactly! Vitamin D...
In my very, very humble opinion, they need the space. My birds have a pretty big run (113 sq ft for 4 pullets), and it still seems kinda small to me.
But they get so excited when I open the run to let them free range. They fly out, flap their wings, and run...