Welcome. You are smart for using hardware cloth. Your flock looks happy and healthy. Thank you for taking Wilbur in as your own. Tell your husband that having chickens is an excellent retirement strategy. He has the animals as an excuse to tell all of the family members and friends who say; "now that you are retired could you do this...", "now that you have more time, could you take care of X for me...." He can say, no, I am sorry, I have animals to take care of everyday all day. So actually, they are a blessing.
