Budget Build Chicken Tractor🐓

[CluckinAround89]

So I needed to add a small chicken tractor to the group.
I’ve looked around and didn’t want to buy any plans to do such a simple job.
I did decided to do a 8ftx31-1/2in because metal is 36in wide and I wanted to give myself 1in over hang on each side.
I will be using exterior paint with this setup, two laying boxes, and one roost rod, and a door for the coop, one for the run, and one for the laying box. I'm only goin to be using it for a breeder pair so, I don’t need much room.
I will keep this thread updated as I go
The weather unfortunately has me at a stand still. Any questions feel free to ask.

 

[CluckinAround89]

Update: got time to paint a little and do a little trim work.

 

[CluckinAround89]

Well this project has wrapped up for me
I’ve been using this coop
For three days now and seems to be working good
Thiers small adjustments I half to make to the door be I can correct that at a later date
Thanks for looking.

 

[Penpal]

Where is the ventilation?

I like exterior nest box3s, but when you open the lid on yours it will hit the roof of the coop. You could change it so the door is the side panel. It would also be easier to clean out if you did that.

It looks well made. I love the fact that it is mobile. You can buy a specially made front wheel kit. It has a foot operated lever to raise the front onto the wheels, or down to the ground.

Also, it would be nice if you put your location in the sidebar.

 

[CluckinAround89]

Where is the ventilation?

I like exterior nest box3s, but when you open the lid on yours it will hit the roof of the coop. You could change it so the door is the side panel. It would also be easier to clean out if you did that.

It looks well made. I love the fact that it is mobile. You can buy a specially made front wheel kit. It has a foot operated lever to raise the front onto the wheels, or down to the ground.

Also, it would be nice if you put your location in the sidebar.

The ventilation is in the front, up in the eve
And thier is no laying box door, I can access everything from the side door itself this is not a big coop at all. And I have looked at those drop wheels and those may be an option one day. Thanks

 

[CluckinAround89]

Ventilation is circled in red

The ventilation is in the front, up in the eve
And thier is no laying box door, I can access everything from the side door itself this is not a big coop at all. And I have looked at those drop wheels and those may be an option one day. Thanks