- Check coops for leaks and fix stiff hinges or locks before winter.
- Ensure perimeters of runs have no breaks which predators could penetrate.
- Create a dust bath by filling a plastic box with play sand or dry compost for use when the ground is damp.
- Provide extra shelter from the elements with a beach windbreak.
- Clear up any spills in the feed store and make sure there is no damage from pests.