Winter Run in Michigan

[jreardon1918]

A solid roofed run would be great.
I have to shovel part of mine, but my coop is big enough(6-7sqft per bird) for those really nasty days.

@aart that is some dedicated shovling. You shamed me into shoveling some of our uncovered auxiliary run. The girls have been fine in the 8x12' covered run. But I think they could use a bit more scratching area and I could use some exercise. Actively scratching the newly shoveled area.

 

[aart]

@aart that is some dedicated shovling. You shamed me into shoveling some of our uncovered auxiliary run. The girls have been fine in the 8x12' covered run. But I think they could use a bit more scratching area and I could use some exercise.

I shovel mostly to avoid the dreaded snow/ice pack which I find difficult if not down right scary to traverse with my shaky feet and knees.
My first chicken year the run about caved in and I had to wade thru knee deep snow to clear it.
Not gonna do that again....and it is good exercise.
It really pays off when snow melt season comes, or any thaw.