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[TexasBlues]

The coop/run I am building is similar to the ones in these photos. I’m trying to keep it as simple as possible with the least amount of parts and labor.
Let me ask this question… why is there a floor on the coop part of these tractors and most coops I see online? I would prefer to not have a floor and just have the roosts and nest boxes inside the covered coop/sleeping area. That way the chickens can just poop on the ground/leaves/bedding. Are the floors to keep in warmth? Here in Texas I don’t know if that’s needed.

 

[wrathsfarm]

The coop/run I am building is similar to the ones in these photos. I’m trying to keep it as simple as possible with the least amount of parts and labor.
Let me ask this question… why is there a floor on the coop part of these tractors and most coops I see online? I would prefer to not have a floor and just have the roosts and nest boxes inside the covered coop/sleeping area. That way the chickens can just poop on the ground/leaves/bedding. Are the floors to keep in warmth? Here in Texas I don’t know if that’s needed.

Keeps the diggers out of the coop. Your chickens are much safer.

 

[TexasBlues]

Keeps the diggers out of the coop. Your chickens are much safer.

I’m talking about the elevated wood floor like you see in this pic

 

[wrathsfarm]

I’m talking about the elevated wood floor like you see in this pic

Oh it's all open? No coop to lock up at night on the inside of tractor?

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

Great videos! And I love how you have them trained! Those little peeps were hitting me hard I just love them

I understand. Makes me itchy to fill my incubator.

 

[TexasBlues]

They will be locked up. It’s hard to describe through text what I’m trying to accomplish. I’ll get some pics as I build it.

 

[TexasBlues]

Oh it's all open? No coop to lock up at night on the inside of tractor?

Is there danger if they have access to the run at night as long as it’s secure? I just don’t see a reason to put a divider between the run and coop/roosts. Won’t they be fine with 3 sides covered and elevated roosts of the ground?

 

[wrathsfarm]

Is there danger if they have access to the run at night as long as it’s secure? I just don’t see a reason to put a divider between the run and coop/roosts. Won’t they be fine with 3 sides covered and elevated roosts of the ground?

If it's 24/7 access to the ground I would be worried about diggers getting in. Foxes, bobcats, dogs, skunks, coons, weasels, rats etc. but I've heard of people putting a predator apron attached to bottom laying outward a foot or 2 to prevent predators.
Sorry I can't be too much help. I don't know too much about the tractors per se. It's nice looking tho.

 

[TexasBlues]

Ok I searched for chicken hoop house and they have some examples where the roosts are elevated but it’s open from the front and no flooring under the roosts.

 

[TexasBlues]

Coyotes and grey foxes and coons would be my potential diggers. I’m sure at some point they’ll come around.