Hubby and I want to start out with something like this... Raised Garden beds. After all we are beginners and I think this is the best option for us. I think I'd want a white picket fence around the garden and possible have it big enough to put the chicken coop inside the garden area to help keep the pests at bay. Oh and not to mention so the chickens can be free range without me having to worry about my dog getting to them!