Newbie needs help with run.

[KrysMarie]

Hey there. This is going to be my first coop/run. The area I'm going to be using is an old planter I have. It's filled with soil, sticks, and leaves. Can I leave this how it is or do I need to take out the soil and fill with chips/hay?
Or neither? Here's a photo of the area in going to be using. Please help! I'm so confused.

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[ChickenMammX4]

You can leave it, the chickens will love picking through it. It's a great start for the Deep Litter Method, just keep adding natural materials.

 

[jeria]

You just answered my question before I asked. Basically putting mine on grass, no chemicals used on it in the last 7 years.