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Chicken Tractor Complete!
That one is nice too. Yes, I threw a tarp overy it not long after I took that picture, it's been getting really hot here so I've been moving them to the shade often.- Pickinhens
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Chicken Tractor Complete!
THAT is a really cool design, I feel like I could do that if I ever get more land, since I'm working with 2.25 acres right now. I bet the chicks love it!- Pickinhens
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Chicken Tractor Complete!
My dad and I recently finished a chicken tractor to allow my hens to free range without the hawks attacking. It cost us under $100 to build and took just one afternoon to complete. It's 4x8 foot and seems to comfortably hold 6-8 chickens. Does anyone else have a tractor that you have built? How...- Pickinhens
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Chicken Composting
Great, thank y'all for all the advice, just wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly.- Pickinhens
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Chicken Composting
I'm asking about the components, I've been adding more lately because it really keeps them busy and engaged.- Pickinhens
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Chicken Composting
Has anyone been adding compost to their chicken pen during the summer? I've been adding compost material quite a bit and I'm wondering if anyone has had success with it. I have some questions for those who do add compost: Do you need to turn the compost? How often? Do you keep it moist? Is...- Pickinhens
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- chicken composting compost pen summer working
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