building RUN for chickens. Help please?

[Birdsong 82]

I think it all really depends on the go it’s self. And the breed. My goats have playgrounds I’ve built and playgrounds that are just naturally there such as downed trees. But that has not prevented in anyway trying to break into my garden or playing king of the castle on a vehicle or a picnic table that is now no longer a picnic table. It’s almost like they sense what you don’t want them to jump on and make sure they go for it! Goats can be quite a challenge. But to me it’s a challenge worth taking. I did purchase a small bullhorn And when they are getting ready to jump on something they’re not supposed to also I have to do is pull it out and they already ran away because they hate the sound. But unfortunately if I don’t see it happening they’re going to go for it. Goats can be trained when you’re around. But they’re smarter than most people think and just like a little kid they will definitely do things they’re not supposed to win not being watched

 

[Birdsong 82]

if the "playground" is kept far enough away from the roof that they cant use it as a stepping stone than it would be fine. I'm thing like 12 - 15' away. They would have something other than the roof to play king of the castle on.... we have had very mature goats that behave themselves well, they remind me of dignified ladies, but you are correct and they are few and far between.

That is true. I noticed as they get older they do become a little more well behaved. My worst behaved goat Four years later is now my best behaved goat Lucy rarely gets herself into too much trouble. I wonder how old she will have to get before she backs up off my garden fence. LOL

 

[Ajulycc]

the lowest part (see photo in first post) is about elbow height- easy peasy for a goat id imagine (my 4 yr old can climb on it!) but the "skylights" will be the top 1/2 (not lower half) but i will need to prevent a 50 lb goat from falling through!

i think the ears are the best part of a goat!

I am trying to avoid horns because of my 3 daughters faces! (they are small kids and i like their teeth)