i made my hens yard useing cattle panels first i bent them into quanset shape make wood frame to hold panels i place place long sieds about 8 feet apart the leinth can be as long as you want the longer the more panels you need place panels end to end forming a long quanset shaped tunnel cover with 1/4 inch wire on bottom then regular poultry wire over rest of panel frame cover half running the long way with tarp this pen dry and shady will try to post pictures later
It sounds like you built yourself what is called a hoop coop. Lots of members here have them and it's always nice to see pics of more examples.
