Chicken Run and Well Placement

[stephsicola]

Yesterday, my brother pointed out that our planned coop/run placement is just uphill of our well. I hadn't thought of it (I'm new to well water) but it does seem like a bad idea. We will have 25 chickens if it makes a difference.

My husband doesn't think it's a big deal and not worth moving it to a different location because the first spot is super convenient. The only other flat spot is much further from the house and shed.

Thoughts?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Distance to house and shed is a consideration cause you don't want to always be carrying things a way.
The coop doesn't need to be on flat ground. A slope will drain better and tend to keep the run dry.
As for the well, it depends on how deep it is, if lined and is it dug or drilled.
A shallow well will be getting more surface water.

 

[Folly's place]

I agree with CC. Your cop will be cleaned out periodically, and the bedding moved away from the well site, so should be okay, if it's a deep well. Site the coop where it works best, considering convenience, neighbors, shelter, shade, etc. Mary