indianaducks
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So I have a 10x10 (well now 10x20) chain link dog run that would be similar to your poultry wire pen link. I wrapped hardware cloth around the perimeter. I have a small pre-fab chicken coop inside it as well, but for the most part my ducks just use the 10x10 dog run as their coop - it has a covered roof. And in the winter it has tarps halfway up 2-3 sides to protect against wind and blowing rain/snow. I used lots of layers of straw in the winter to keep them warm. I have other areas in it they can "hide" in as well. But for the most part they prefer to just be snuggled up in piles of straw with their buddies. I think with some predator proofing and weather proofing, your idea could work. This all depends on the type of weather and predators you have.