Do I need to cover my chickens’ run?

A covered area within your run is important, if you want to keep your run from becoming very muddy and wet then we recommend covering it. This is especially important for chickens that are a bit more delicate or for Silkies who have no natural waterproofing to their feathers. During periods of Avian Fly lock down you will be required by law to cover your run with some kind of netting or tarp to stop wild birds getting in and leaving droppings.