Rural/Farm Life

We've had chickens for over 15 years. We live in the sticks with wildlife around, yet have successfully free-ranged them with little loss! We've had some good dogs for helpers.

They have a roof on their outdoor yard (chicken wire with pole supports). Our coop is no bigger than your dimensions. We've had up to 20 hens. We also have a covered perch in their run.

The floor of the coop is concrete. An important feature has been burying the run fencing 15 inches. It's chicken wire. Prevents burrowing predators!

We are kind of at the tail end of our egg years. Down to 2 hens. We hope to add a few in the spring.

Will you have a rooster? I have thoughts! 😅