Chicken Hatchery Australia · Backyard poultry guide
Can Chickens live in an enclosed run?
An enclosed run can work when it provides sufficient usable space, shelter, ventilation and opportunities for normal behaviours. Provide dry dust-bathing space, safe perches, suitable ground material and enough feeding and drinking access. Watch for crowding, bullying and worn or wet ground. A secure roof or covering can also help reduce wildlife contact.
Make the space usable
Keep enough open ground for movement alongside shelter, perches and a dust bath. Observe whether timid hens can reach essentials and move away from others. Inspect drainage and ground condition regularly.
