Thought I'd share my setup. I have 6 rhode island red hens, 2 meat mutts (getting another doe soon), and a square foot garden up against the fence so I can use as a trellis.
yes the trees really help with the temps. I have hung a box fan in the corner as well. The fan, shade, shade cloth, and frozen water bottles have really help so far this summer. The heat and humidity here is pretty brutal :shock: