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We have roosts in our tractor---

Quote: Need a better picture but I don't think that bird is what the breeder clams it to be... Chris I'm no expert but when I picked the birds up that was the only breed she had & she had quite a few. Why would she tell me that ? 1. To sell birds? 2. Because she doesn't know any better...

Chris09 here is very knowledgeable on Dominiques (among other heritage breeds) and I found the following to be very informative. Note especially posts 13 and 16. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=402024&p=2

Quote: Scroll down here: http://quahog.org/attractions/index.php?id=61 THE RHODE ISLAND RED TO COMMEMORATE THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE RHODE ISLAND RED BREEDING FOWL WHICH WAS ORIGINATED NEAR THIS LOCATION. RED FOWLS WERE BRED EXTENSIVELY BY THE FARMERS OF THIS DISTRICT AND LATER NAMED 'RHODE...

Quote: Thanks for that info. This thread and the other continue to be very informative/educational for many of us rookies. Keep it coming.

Not sure what all answers you got or what you've already tried but have you put them in the coop after finding them on the deck? If already attempted or a repeat response, my apologies. When I've had a bird try something like that, a few corrections by taking them to the coop fixed it...

You can check out the coop pages for lots of pics/ideas. Our tractor is on my page here, nothing fancy and some would have complaints about it but it works for us. Besides the nest boxes it was pretty well material that we had.

Did no good to complain, but I did anyway. I was part of the problem. this year I joined the fair board. Overseen the poultry show. I became part of the solution. Become part of the solution....join the American Poultry Association! That sir, is VERY well said and it certainly doesn't apply...

Yes, you somehow need to get your roost higher than your nest boxes and up off the ground. Otherwise you're going to have poop/cleanup problems which will compound come egg-laying time.

I don't know, but I do know that birds used for upland dog training (pheasant, quail, pigeons etc) can be spun/swung around and then placed and it helps to get them to hold/stay as opposed to immediately running or flying off when placed.

The normal suggestions will include making sure your roosts are higher than your nest boxes, possibly placing the birds on the roost after dark, and/or blocking the nest box area over night. I concur with the question about being in there during the day. Are you saying you block it over night...

I'm continuing to learn more about the wonderful Dominiques. Thanks to those posting good info. Any breeders close to OK would be greatly appreciated. I've previously posted this pic which is of the Dominiques at Colonial Williamsburg: BR: Chris, very nice. A helpful link...

Quote: Ours must not have the notion. We've rarely had a tree-roosting problem (wooded area) and I've either investigated a likely spot after dark, found the birds, and taken them back to the tractor, or waited around roosting time watching for where they went and then did the same. I would...

Quote: Maybe, maybe not. If you're going to have a stationary coop that you can re-assemble elsewhere along with a mobile tractor/run, should work. If you're wanting to be able to easily move everything (like a tractor) or want a combo coop/tractor, not so much.

Quote: Thanks. I have no clue where to put the handle. I figure the wheels should be out the back so they don't get in the way. Even though the front is taller, it won't be too much heavier... Also, Elmo, I meant to say I love all your runs and coops. You've done a great job Your...

I am by no means an expert, but cutting that height could cut your weight considerably. I have no 'floor' in our tractor and many on the coop page don't either. (Of course I have chicken wire also and I read repeatedly where everyone says it will last one night.....been a couple years and no...

I usually leave the sides down in the warmer weather but raise them for winter or bad weather. Depending on where it's setting I can also adjust them for shade purposes. The bottom being open has not been a problem at all, we've either lucked out for a long time on predators or the weight and...

We use ours pretty much for just overnight, as our hens are ranging during the day. But before that I had a run attached and I moved both. Will the birds be ranging at all? If not then you might consider a run and tractor setup depending on your particular situation. We had our tractor from...

Chris, great post. Thanks for the response!! I'll do some more reading on that. I've heard the friar reference before, that's interesting. I'd like any more links/leads you have to more information on Dominiques. I've only been here a little while but I've mentioned the Colonial Williamsburg...

Quote: The thing with the Dominique that they had back then looked nothing like the Dominique we have now.. Most of the Dominique's in the 1700 and 1800 were a Single comb, Crowing breed that came Blue Barred, Crele and about 2 or 3 other variations of color. I believe they were also a...