Back Yard Chicken Tractor

by wesleyTyler in Outside > Survival

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Back Yard Chicken Tractor

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We built a Chicken Tractor so our chickens can be moved around to different areas of the yard or garden.

Build Frame

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we went with a crazy tee-pee design because we don't have a clue! Its my first home, my first chickens, and my first attempt to build something like this!

Build Nesting Laying Box

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we made each end a nest box

Back Wall, and Lift Door Front

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we made the back wall solid to keep critters out, added a lift door for front main entry, o and we cut off excess wood frame from top.

Chicken Wire the Cage Part

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chicken wire the bottom, must be racoon and other smart critter proof!

Paint

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paint the wood so it last longer, we used barn red from farm store!

Move Some Chickens In

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4 chickens could live in this but you got to move it often so they can forage, it fits over my raised garden beds, so i can have them work each box and fertilize it too!