If you build your chicken coop and run on one specific spot in your yard, the lawn there will likely die. If you'd prefer to keep your whole lawn alive, you may want to forgo the standard chicken ...

If you keep backyard chickens, it’s imperative to have a backyard ... Plan on at least 4 square feet of coop space, 10 square feet of run space, and 1 foot of perch space each for heavy chicken ...