I've just got DH's tentative agreement for our first chickens! The issue is where to put the run. The best area for us is at the bottom of the garden as it would allow us to build a big run , walk in height between two rows of large shrubs and beneath trees . It's hidden from our house and out of the way of neighbours. My worry is that it is basically completely shaded (- certainly in summer- more light in winter) we would be letting them out into the main garden when we were around as well but that's not going to be everyday realistically. Would the run just end up too dank and/or cold? Do they need to be in the sun ? It's relatively dry due to tree cover and we could build in a roofed area for rainy days. Any advice would be great
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