Flash Storm - Another Consideration for the Run v2

 Currently, there is what we call the 'Under-Run' and the HOA's 'Backyard.' Where in Version 2 (v2), the 'Backyard' will be the connector to their 'Run Version 2.' With the land on a hill, we had to be creative and we need to continue to be creative.During the winter, the 'Backyard' had a tarm and extra plastic to protect from the elements. It helped to keep wind, snow, and rain out. It wasn't ideal from melting piled up snow. And as the weather got warmer, it kept them from having a breeze to cool down. So Michael removed the plastic and a board that I had put up in the back.

Yes, we had a big flash storm and within a span of 20 minutes, the 'Backyard' got muddy and water pooled in the 'Under-Run' right under their feeder. Since it was predicted to continue to rain overnight, I put some pieces of wood under the tarp to direct the water away from the coop. It seemed to help, but I still added some cut up hay into the floor of the 'Backyard' to help manage the mud.

This was around 7:50 PM, the ground in the Under-Run didn't look too bad.

Then at 8:04 PM, the Backyard was wet with a puddle under the feeder. Not to mention all of the Hen Owners moved upstairs.

The tentative plan is to pick up bricks from our hardware store to surround the new backyard as it extends to the Run Version2.

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