thank you all for the advice. i am going to try the obstruction idea just because she's laying in such a hard to access and dirty place.
though if it comes down to a war of the wills i have a feeling i will lose.
i have 6 chickens that are all almost 6 months old the live in a well ventilated, dry and secure yet not so lovely first construction attempt 5'x5'x5' coop inside a huge run complete with permaculture compost pile. they free range out through the yard for several hours most days. they want for...