Recent content by PDXDeweyDell

I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's a risk to let them sleep outdoors and it would be fair to fault me for allowing it to go on this long, but they seem to really prefer it -- they get so anxious when they're locked up. In the 8 months or so they've been sleeping outside, I really haven't...

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Hey, congrats and welcome to the chicken world! I've had this tractor for almost a year now and no regrets -- it was a great buy. I had big ambitions to stain it and put down linoleum in the attic to make it easier to clean, but the guy that delivered it mentioned that some people choose not...

My coop came last night!! Looks pretty sweet so far. Nesting boxes and feeder inside, retractable (secure) ramp. With the way that panel falls into place I think there should be plenty of wiggle room for swelling, but I'm going to stain it this weekend and make sure it'll last awhile / not...

I might be able to do some additional weather-proofing to cut down on the swelling. I wonder if that's the benefit of the side doors, hmmm. Should I worry about the floor rotting away from the inside? If I don't do the linoleum, would pine shavings be enough to keep it reasonably dry? As...

Thanks Egghead.... I was considering the version with the closed bottom, but you're right.... a door would be ideal. Not sure that's a deal breaker yet, I'm in an urban area with a fenced yard so predators aren't a huge concern.... but I might try to get some local feedback on the predator...

Hey folks. First time chicken owner and first post on the site... thanks for your patience with my newbie questions! I have 3 Delaware chicks that will be moving outside in a few weeks. This tractor seems like a great deal, and I can take advantage of the free delivery...