Articles by peanutswp5

I started building the base for a chicken tractor back in August 2017 while my wife was on maternity leave.... needless to say it was a busy time so it was delayed until November. My original plan was to put it on wheels but I decided skids would be easier and less expensive. The base is cedar...

My chicks are doing great! They are about two and a half weeks old. I received 30 chicks by mail and so far have a zero mortality rate. This is my first flock ever and I'm learning as I go. I think a few had "pasty butt" which I have addressed. I had their brooder sectioned off to minimize waste...

My girls started with a small 3 quart hanging waterer in their coop. This works well for a day but I’m trying to streamline my chores. I added some water cups to pvc and a 5 gallon bucket above. They are still trying to figure it out but I hope it works! I’ve heard mixed reviews on these waterers.