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    New to the chicken lifestyle.

    Thanks for the reply. Right now I'm looking at building a tractor but wll probably build a coop with a run sometime in the future. It's kind of tuff to free range. There's a lot of predators around looking for a snack. At night I can here the coyotes right at the edge of my lawn. I'll let them...
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    New to the chicken lifestyle.

    By use for the framing I was meaning what size lumber. 2x2, 2x4, should the base that sits on the ground be something heavier like 4x4?
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    New to the chicken lifestyle.

    Thanks everyone. I started a thread in the coops and runs forum but I'm not getting any responses there so I'll try here. I'm thinking about building a chicken tractor and was wondering what people use for the framing? Also should I insulate? It gets pretty cold in the winter here. I live on a...
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    Trying to design a chicken tractor.

    Also has anyone ever had a problem with their tractor blowing over? We get some pretty strong winds here in Nebraska. What is a good way to prevent them from blowing over if you have? Thanks, Jeff
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    New to the chicken lifestyle.

    How's it going everyone. I've been a reader of the forum for a couple of years now. I finally decided to take the plunge and get some baby chicks. They're so hard to walk by at the farm supply stores. I bought six Rhode Island Reds. I'm going to have lots of questions. First one is does anyone...
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    Nebraskans Speak Up!!! NEBRASKA ROCKS!!

    I'm near Shelby.
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    Trying to design a chicken tractor.

    I bought some chicks a few days ago so i need to get started on some housing for them. I was wondering if i need to insulate the tractor. I live in central Nebraska and it gets really cold here in the winter. Right now I'm thinking the house will be 4x4 and the run 4x8 with the house being over...
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