Run IN the water?

[Chevalrose]

So we have a stream that runs through our backyard. We might eventually get a drake and a rooster, so I'm thinking it might be best to house the ducks and chickens separate. We could put a coop for the ducks by the stream, I was wondering if there was a safe way to even include a piece of the stream in their run? I can't stop/change the flow of the stream. My worries are a) material getting stuck in fence chains and therefore changing water flow and b) protecting the run from the bottom.

Thoughts?

 

[Altonafamily]

It would be awesome if you could find a way to make it happen. Does the stream rise during storms and flood? Could you post a pic?

 

[Carcajou]

Yes, post a photo. My guess is that you would want to divert water into the duck pen.

 

[Chevalrose]

I was going to take an on-ground photo, but I haven't been able to. Will this help:

 

[Altonafamily]

I would keep the stream out of it and just give them free range to play in it during the day Some predators could potentially get into your coop/run through the water/muddy bottom. Good luck and nice property