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For 4 hens, a 2’x4′ securable coop with a 40 sq. ft. covered run would make them very happy. Most ordinances have limits as to where the coop can be located in relation to neighboring yards. Chickens should never be allowed to run loose in a fenced yard without supervision, due to winged predators.
