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Yes, that undercoop space can be used for integration. A wire panel across the span would allow for see but no touch with a decent amount of space for the new birds to move around in, room for their feeder and water, etc. In somewhat the same vein I would highly suggest building in access...

That's part of it. It's also because you calculated your build for bare recommended minimum for 6 (assuming you plan on getting a flock totaling 6 at some point), which may not be enough for some flocks. You don't generally see behavioral issues in roomier set ups because birds can put...

A hospital cage/area would generally be on the ground regardless, so I wouldn't consider that a downside by itself. However a 24 sq ft area is quite large to section off and would restrict the remaining flock into too tight of an area (only 36 sq ft left for the other birds), and the sick bird...