Mama Bird 1960
Hatching
- Jul 6, 2024
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Trees do provide shade but climbing predators can go from tree to tree and can climb down the trees inside your area unless there is a good roof above that to stop them. I created shade with structures in the run (like 2 pallets screwed together, standing up to form a triangle, and a plastic table they like sitting on and under.Arborist mulch should help elevate and keep their feet from being in mud all day -- however from your pics, the terrain looks to all be graded so water will be directed toward your chicken area - I'd assume wetter terrain will always be an issue with this location. The trees would definitely provide shade, but they're not helping with the protection aspect if they're interfering with making a secure run from those weasels, fishers and trash pandas.
Mama bird 1960