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It's really hard to find current info on budgies and breeding. Most of the books others have recommended have been out-of-print, so I really appreciate this info. I'd really love to find info on genetics, too. Thanks for a good, solid article.

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Thanks! This is one of the articles I tried quite a lot more with so I'm happy you found it informative!

Purple Pullet Palace--small rolling coop with covered run

DavidReaves
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Don't get me wrong. This is a gorgeous tractor. BUT the 1st--and to me--most important purpose of any build is to protect the chickens it houses. 2 x 2 framing does not do that. It will not survive a determined racoon let alone a coyote or a pack of neighborhood dogs. Beef up the lumber and this becomes a much safer build for your chicks while still being gorgeous.

JMO, having once lost an entire flock to coyotes and feral dogs. Believe me you don't ever want to endure that!


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Rusty, thanks for the feedback. Luckily, I have a fully-fenced lot that encloses the chicken tractor. I haven't had any issues with dogs or coyotes. We do have lots of raccoons, and they also haven't posed any problem. The 2x2 structure has survived pretty well. If it were built with 2x4 materials I'm afraid that it would be too heavy to move. The existing structure isn't light.

Chicken Run Build and Shed conversion-25 + pages

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Impressive! And I love the amount of actually usable space you've made for your flock. So many folks try to shoehorn way too many bodies into a literal box.
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