We are just about done with the coop part of the project, and are starting to think about the run. We will use hardware cloth for the sides but also want to enclose it fully on top. Do we need to use hardware cloth for that, as well, or would something cheaper work as well, since it is up higher off the ground? If hardware cloth is the best thing to protect the chickens, we will use it, but if we could use something cheaper, that would be nice!