We've designed the Coop for any and every yard it can fit in! Ideally, you are able to place your Coop under partial tree cover, orient the Automatic Door to the North, and keep the Coop within 100-150 feet of a 2.4GHz network. It is also helpful for your Coop to be reachable by hose for easy refilling of waterers and coop cleaning. Don't forget to double check your local and city ordinances for any special requirements you might need to follow!