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    My Chicken Tractor.

    As for the wheels, I just used the TLAR method of placing the holes (TLAR=That Looks About Right). I drilled the holes for the wheels and the pivot point half an inch in diameter and used half inch carriage bolts with a couple of washers between the wood and wheels.
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    Do chickens have allergies?

    I got home today from work and found that chicken dead in the nest box. I'd only had it for just over 2 weeks. The other one looks like it's fine. I bought them at a flea market, so who knows how healthy they were in the first place. There are no shavings, I have a chicken tractor that I move...
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    First chicken tractor complete!

    Wow, that puts mine to shame! I love how you did the water and feed dispensers!!
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    Do chickens have allergies?

    Wow, seems like everyone has sneezing chickens! Must be this weird weather.
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    My Chicken Tractor.

    Well, it seems to be fairly dog-proof...there are a bunch of dogs that roam the neighborhood, even though Alabama has a leash law. I looked out after I got out of the shower, tonight, and saw 2 out there, one was really pawing at the wire. A quick pop of ratshot from my pistol (don't worry, I...
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    Added IP Camera to be able to check on chickens

    61 bux! http://www.amazon.com/OEM-tenvis-WIRELESS-SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA/dp/B007R0L942
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    Do chickens have allergies?

    Earlier today I was taking pictures of my chicken tractor and noticed one of my chickens sneezing (I had to laugh, it sounded just like a really tiny 'shew!'). I just went back out there to check their water and feed and noticed she was breathing thru her mouth (beak, whatever)...just like I...
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    Added IP Camera to be able to check on chickens

    Hmm, would I need a to buy a domain and webpage space to host the video?
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    Added IP Camera to be able to check on chickens

    neat! have to look up one of those cameras...
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    My 2 new chickens...

    Thanx! A friend at work that got me started in the whole chicken thing thinks they are a mixed breed with some buff orpington in them.
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    My Chicken Tractor.

    I just found these forums today, looks like a great place to learn about backyard chickens! I have never tried to raise any before, so this will be a great reference of I have problems.
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    My Chicken Tractor.

    I made it out of old 2x4s from a shed I tore down a few years ago. It has a top area that provides shade over the nest boxes and can be raised on hinges to allow me to collect the eggs and get the feeder and waterer for refilling. The way I made the wheels be able to raise and lower the tractor...
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