Apron/skirt vs hardware cloth floor?

[debonatrix]

I did hardware cloth for coop floor, under my foundation. AND for my run because my run for "littles," is open air with wood flooring. My run for big's is chain link with no apron, wood chips flooring. They free range. I think the answer to this question has everything to do with what your plan is for husbandry. If my acceptable predator risk level was extremely low I'd have both hardware cloth floor and apron on my big's run. If it was somewhat low, I'd have just apron. My level is Medium based on I've only lost 1 chicken to predation in 20years so I have neither.....

Thank you!! I appreciate the feedback.