I will be interested to see suggestions as well - mine free range in the grassy small side yard so no place to hide. But since I hang up their brand new, galvinized waterer and feeder, we couldn't get them back in the coop - they seem to be so scared of the new hanging objects that they refused...
Does it matter where the chicks are raised? Here in San Diego perfect weather, I heard to expect in 4 months? Ours are just over 2 months old and I am eager to see our first eggs :)