When I built my run attached to my coop, I built it around my compost pile. Since then I have relocated my compost to accommodate the growth of my flock. My question is: What can I sow/plant in my run area that will withstand chickens foraging? I cannot free range my birds and I was looking to prevent a "mudpit" of a run. Anyone ever do something along these lines? My run is approximately 400 sq feet. I was hoping to plant something that grew quickly and thick enough to withstand foraging and trampling fairly well. Currently the run has about 35-40 % grass coverage and the chickens keep that pretty much at bay.