Where I live, we can have 2 mos of drought with 95 -105 degree days, or a month of rain & flooding, or in winter 3 mos with nights in the teens or 20s. The past month I've had a "shallow pond" where grass should be, freezing over each night. Today we got more rain, ducks & geese were swimming where I normally cut grass & grow wildflowers. The chickens pens are not under water, but they are mushy. My chooks may run out, peck a bit at greens, but then go back inside. Consistently wet, muddy feet can result in Bumblefoot. Their coops are nice & dry, big enough to meander around, there's room to eat, drink, peck at the flock block, play the xylophone or hanging cabbage. The perches are plenty wide enough & nest egg boxes are cushy. There's no bullying or attitude going on, there's enough room & there's harmony. When weather is nicer, they do have plenty of outdoor time, most springs & autumn's & about half of summers are nice if there are no hurricanes, lots of grazing greens & eating bugs. I realize many on this site live around the world with various weather conditions, so my way of doing things may not be best in your region. I just try my best to care for my flock & have to take into consideration the weather & climate here.
This is a photo of what is usually dry. Today wild ducks & geese were having a blast.
This is a photo of what is usually dry. Today wild ducks & geese were having a blast.