Anyone using masonry ladders to make run areas?

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I would go with the square configuration, if that works for your space. the rectangular configuration makes it harder for picked on birds, if you have them, to get away from the bully. You can cover that with poultry netting to keep the chickens in and hawks out, if you don't cover it, the chickens will surely hop over easily. What ever you use, plan for shade! You are certainly not too dumb for chickens, you are thinking creatively and planning ahead, which is smart! I have found in my 2 1//2 years of chicken keeping, that it can be a matter of trial and error, to see what works best for you. I have changed my setup multiple times, and I'm in the middle of another change!

Thank you so much for the encouragement! It's good to hear that I don't have to worry about things being perfect the first time. And that's a great tip about going square.... Thanks!