Do chickens need direct sunlight?

[jjakaus]

Ok, weird question I know, but there is justification! I will be starting my flock with 4 bantam chickens. I have a coop, but have been playing around with run ideas that would be inexpensive and easy to make. Then I saw the trampoline! If I put chicken wire around the bottom frame, they would have a ton of scratching room! I am just not sure how much actual direct sunlight it gets down there. Is this important! Thanks for your help!!

Janice

 

[OkChickens]

They do not need direct sunlight. As long as they have a lit environment they should fine. The black top on Trampolines let light through but they provide shade as well.

Nate

 

[prescott2k]

Agreed, it'll be no different than using pet mesh for the roofing. Your birds shouldn't have any problems.