- Oct 14, 2011
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Hi everyone! Long time lurker on the forum, first time posting.
I'm still working on convincing my husband that we should get a few chickens, and also trying to figure out the best place for a coop in our yard. I would like shade for summer because the heat and humidity can be terrible, but most of our yard has poor drainage and can be soggy in the spring.
The only way we can have a garden, with this poor soil, is with raised beds. So I was thinking maybe I could build a raised bed for my coop and run area. Even 6" deep would create a nice dry run, and I believe we could make it large enough for a good sized run for 2 or 3 chickens. There is a lovely maple tree that would be the perfect shady spot for it, too.
What are the thoughts of all you experienced chicken people?
Thanks!
Kathy

I'm still working on convincing my husband that we should get a few chickens, and also trying to figure out the best place for a coop in our yard. I would like shade for summer because the heat and humidity can be terrible, but most of our yard has poor drainage and can be soggy in the spring.
The only way we can have a garden, with this poor soil, is with raised beds. So I was thinking maybe I could build a raised bed for my coop and run area. Even 6" deep would create a nice dry run, and I believe we could make it large enough for a good sized run for 2 or 3 chickens. There is a lovely maple tree that would be the perfect shady spot for it, too.
What are the thoughts of all you experienced chicken people?
Thanks!
Kathy