Runs.

The ground for the run should have good drainage. Light gravelly soil does best. When fowls are shut up, 12 square yards space should be allowed to each, A space 12 yards each way would thus keep twelve fowls. It should be kept clean by being dug over occasionally. If space be allowed, some of the droppings will have to be removed.

Cheap enclosures may be made by a wire fence interwoven with manuka or other scrub, or flax. This is better than wire netting being good shelter.