Here's a suggestion:
Based on the advice of others here I went online at walmart.com and purchased this "baby octagon" for toddlers.
Here's a link to look at it:
Walmart.com: Baby: Health & Safety: Gates
It gives them more space to be in but confines them to one area. I can put it on the floor wherever I am with a puppy pad, blanket and food and water and go knowing they have access to releiving themselves and food and water. There are times when I will put them in there when they need to relax a bit too! I have one that loves to be a little stinker to the others when they want to nap.
I chose this instead of living in a "gated" community! It unfolds like an accordian and stores in my closet.
I take it to the lake too and put it outside so they are safe from getting too close to the water's edge.
I hope this helps!!!
Congrats on the new homestead!!!! That is always exciting!