Does a chicken run need a roof?

     Will you consider a chicken run for your chicken coop? Is a roof required?

     It’s sure that chicken run should be covered. First, chickens are hardy birds and they can tolerate the cold in the winter, however, keep the environment dry is too important for chickens, if there’s no cover for the chicken run, when it’s rain or snow, the ground will turn to mud, then it will cause bacteria to grow, and harmful to chickens health. eliminating the water helps to keep the ground more dry. Second, the roof will prevent chickens escaping and the entry of predators, such as foxes or hawk.

     Of course, a roof is something you will need to judge for yourself.