suitable Environment

Chickens are naturally foragers who have to keep on the lookout for predators. Wild Junglefowl and
feral chickens spend about half their time foraging and the rest resting, preening, dust-bathing,
sunbathing, and perching. Good enclosures provide facilities for chickens to meet their own needs,
by providing an environment that emulates their habitat. This means not only providing shelter, food,
and water, but also space for different activities.

You will want to protect your poultry from predators, but also the chickens themselves need to
realize that they are safe. Even if they are fenced and hot-wired, they need cover under which to hide
from potential air and land predators. This could be man-made shelters or vegetation, such as trees,
bushes, or willow screens.