The walls will be solid with 1x8"planks. Since the top is slanted, the "extra space at the top will be for ventilation and covered with 1/4". There will be a window hinged to allow it to be opened and layed back...the opening will also be covered with 1/4". The door is a really old door with 3 vertical windows at the top...the area behind them will be covered by 1/4".....I will create a skirting around the run/coop with pavers. the run will be framed and covered with 1/4"....but the top will also be covered.....can that be chicken wire or because of climbing predators...should I continue the1/4" right over that?
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I would use hardware cloth on anything that's going to be exposed, especially at night. I've got hardware cloth but because it's chicken height and their feathers poke through, I still won't leave them open overnight....