enclosed chicken run

[PerryChick67]

Hi. We are building a coop and enclosed yard (run) for 6 hens. Is an enclosed 6 ft x 12 ft. yard attached to the coop plus space available under the coop (which is 8 ft x 4 ft) adequate for the hens to have? I plan to also let them roam the back yard but only when I am out there to supervise them/ensure their safety, so for the most part, they will be in the enclosed space. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Tweakster]

Sounds nice! Any chance you could post some pictures?

 

[PerryChick67]

 

[PerryChick67]

Anyone know if it is necessary to enclose the top of a chicken yard? I have seen most chicken coops/yards around here (mid central PA) do not have the top enclosed, just a fence around it. But, most I see on line have the top enclosed as well. Any thoughts? Advice? Thanks.

 

[fried green eggs]

Many cover the top on run to protect chickens from hawks, great horned owls, cats, etc

 

[PerryChick67]

i have posted pictures of our coop and it's progress. You can find on my photo albums on my profile. Sorry it took me so long to reply.