I am new to chickens and have a question about the coop and yard. I have an enclosed coop with an enclosed yard attached. I am putting up a fenced area in my yard to let the chicks out during the day. I was not planing on putting a roof on the fenced area but after reading so much about predators I am re-thinking this.
I will be putting the chicks in their enclosed area at night (see coop below), but should I also close the coop door too? And should I put a roof over the yard (maybe 10 ft by 20 ft).

There are coons and possums in the area. Red-tailed hawks and great horned owls too.
Thanks for the suggestions
Paleochick
I will be putting the chicks in their enclosed area at night (see coop below), but should I also close the coop door too? And should I put a roof over the yard (maybe 10 ft by 20 ft).
There are coons and possums in the area. Red-tailed hawks and great horned owls too.
Thanks for the suggestions
Paleochick