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    need help id-ing this chicken

    any ideas as to the breed of this hen? She is brown with light tan feathers on neck
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    Pics or plans for a small tractor?

    Here is our tractor. Plenty big for 3 or 4 ladies..
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    Designing a New Coop in Texas, Any Advice is Appreciated

    I live in Central Texas, Near Killeen and finished my tractor about 2 months ago. I have 2 red stars and 1 orpington. Each blesses me with 1 egg a day. I gave them shade and lots of screening for ventilation. So far.. they seem to be ok but it has not reached the normal temps we get in...
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    Tractor light enough to move, but sturdy enough for wind

    Just finished this one and I live on top of Hill in Central Texas with LOTS of wind. Last week, 20-30, with gusts to near 50. It weighs about 300 but i have it staked.
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    Coops Ideas Please! ....?

    Here is a tractor and i can add more info if you like it.
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    Tractor and girls... getting comfortable

    The center window is made of plexi-glass which i painted. So far.. 1 day = 3 eggs. The flock consists of 2 Red Stars - ( Babs, and Ginger),, and one Buff O - (Mrs Tweety)
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    Tractor and girls... getting comfortable

    the siding was purchased at Ace. It is a masonite 3 panel lap siding. Bought in 16 feet lengths. Obviously i didnt need that length,,, so it was cut in manageable 8 foot sections. The basic construction is 2x4's and the roofing is basic R panel metal. janet
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    Tractor and girls... getting comfortable

    the nest boxes ( 4 of them) are a foot wide by about 11 inches deep. The whole tractor is 9.5 feet long and 4 feet wide. janet
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    Tractor and girls... getting comfortable

    Here is the family.... getting familiar with their new diggs.
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    New tractor design questions

    My coup is 9x4 and has a fair amount of vents for air. Its a tractor and i believe is plenty big enough for the 3 ladies im getting. I can give you sizes if you want more clarification.
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    It is finally finished.

    thanks for all the input and encouragement
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    where in the heck do you get metal roofing!

    I put metal "R" panel on my tractor and it was easy to put on... See the enclosed pictures. The top pix is with the flashing on and the bottom one is just the panel being installed Hope this helps. janet
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    It is finally finished.

    Well... After 5 weeks of construction, it is done. I have a ton of pictures of my tractor for all to see. Total size of this tractor is 9 feet long by 4 feet wide. A few amenities I threw in were as follows: A removable floor, a floor clean-out door, a chicken door that raises and lowers (via...
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    My Chicken Tractor Project

    yes... it has axles on the front and the "L" bracket is for jacking it up and putting the wheels on it. It will have a green sheet metal roof. Now I have to think about getting some girls to occupy this condo. janet
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    My Chicken Tractor Project

    Here is a tractor project underway. It has been fun designing and building the tractor thusfar. And, I still have all my fingers. Any construction comments will be gratefully appreciated. More pictures to follow when i get closer to being done. Janet...
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