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    Mods to tractor

    I took it on a suggestion from this site to add some ventilation and a roost for my wife's tractor. Just thought I'd send an update on it, located in Florida. Also added the side access for easier cleaning.
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    Hello from Florida

    Used aluminum in EVERYTHING feasible Spent a few extra bucks on the tractor, but I expect it will last a very long time The framing and roof are all aluminum as well as the framing for the side access to the coop The roof is made from 12 inch roof pans (similar to what you would make a screen...
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    Hello from Florida

    I work in Ocala, live in Brooksville! Nice to know there are so many people here!
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    Hello from Florida

    Couple questions first when you say windows I assume you mean just cut them out, not actual windows, I like the half inch hardware cloth idea as a window, just wanted to confirm we are on the same page Second is there a "good height" for the roost in the coop? Sometimes the girls seem to...
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    Hello from Florida

    Thank you all for the kind words does anyone see anything that "could be better" Already noted on the front latch
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    Hello from Florida

    Thank you!
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    Hello from Florida

    Here you are (with pics) I found that heat would be the biggest issue in Florida. The ENTIRE coup is insulated to keep the heat out but the girls rarely use the coup during the day. The side of the coup opens for easy cleaning The Waterer is a 3 gallon water system with watering cups the hens...
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    Hello from Florida

    So far no raccoons! No soffit on the coup itself and we are still debating on whether the current ventilation (in the coup is sufficient.) All 4 have started laying. They seem to love the nesting boxes (only 2) We move the tractor about every week or so. As new chicken owners we welcome any...
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    Hello from Florida

    Hello all, the wife (and I sorta) have 4 chickens. I'm something of a builder so I made my wife an 8x12 tractor with a 3x5 coup. Kinda went overboard with the construction but it is pretty easily movable with two ppl It is all aluminum construction with 2 inch insulation surrounding the coup (...
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