My first chicken loss to a hawk

[Sara Ranch]

*hugs* -- loosing one of our animals is not easy.

 

[NancyNurseCxMama]

So sorry for the loss of your little one.
Check out the "Coop and Run Design" forum.
A safe secure run does not have to look ghetto---there are some very nice examples of great work on that forum.
Since your husband is talented it should be a fun project for both of you and you'll feel better knowing the run and coop is as safe as you can make it.