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  1. Big Sky Chick

    Free range alternatives to broiler pens, tractors, and coops

    I heard about a guy who purchased a small metal dumpster, cleaned it out and put a stopcock on one end to dispense it. Never saw it, but thought it was a very cool idea for tonage.
  2. Big Sky Chick

    Free range alternatives to broiler pens, tractors, and coops

    The door is to let me in to feed & water. Stock density of about 3sqft/bird. Sorry - it was Capper's p78 May/June 2012 issue. Think hoop house, but mine is square. I had the frame from my old coop for the shelter area so I went with it.
  3. Big Sky Chick

    Free range alternatives to broiler pens, tractors, and coops

    We built a lightweight PCV frame and put the wire fencing on it, including the top and then at one end put in a door and covered sheltered area. We secure it with super heavy tent stakes and rope. Every other day we move the tractor to the next "untouched" area. The feed & water are moved...
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