What is a good spot to have the chicken run?

[Mizzyjomo]

I have quite thick woods behind my backyard. Where should i locate my first chicken run, and how can i build a safe run and chicken house?

 

[getaclue]

Close enough to the trees, they get shade in the summer, but far enough that tree roots are not an issue.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Photos of prospective spots can help.

I'd say the top things to consider are drainage and accessibility. Drainage can be added in most cases, but might be extra work you don't want to put in. Accessibility would be things like, do you need electricity run out to the coop? Will you need to carry water out? If so, how hard/easy would it be to do so?

Also are there are any restrictions in your area in regards to setbacks, etc?

 

[Chickenman MAN]

Images would be very helpful... also need to know locations or types of predators... is completely possible to build a safe run in a heavy wooded area...

 

[3KillerBs]

You want a spot with good drainage -- where water neither stands and pools nor runs across the ground.

You want a spot with natural shade during the hottest part of the day (otherwise plan to provide shade).

You want a spot that's convenient to your source of water, your feed storage, and your house because you will need to provide the chickens' daily care and collect the eggs every single day no matter what the weather is like.

You need to respect any applicable setback or property use laws.

 

[aart]

I have quite thick woods behind my backyard. Where should i locate my first chicken run, and how can i build a safe run and chicken house?

Yes , pics of places would help.

...and... Welcome to BYC! @Mizzyjomo
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