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What do you need to know?
Everyone's setups will look a bit different... and that okay!
Based on your long term goals, number of birds, space available and any building restrictions you will be able to determine the best set up for you and your flock/covey.
With ANY set up predator proofing is an ESSENTIAL part of the set up. We suggest tight wire mesh to be placed under the coop and if at all possible dug down into the ground to help deter those creatures that would like to dig around the coop /aviary space to look for entry points. This wire mesh could be continued upwards to create the walls of the aviary area to provide added protection compared to wider or softer mesh.
Having access to outdoor space is a nice option if available to allow the birds to exhibit more of their natural behaviours including foraging. This can be in the way of a fenced in area with wall height to prevent them from leaving the specified location or free range. Many chicken learn habits and tend stay to close to their coop / safe zone as a flock.