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Quote: You guys also might try fastening more poultry wire to the frame under the tarp to help support it (if you can get it tight enough without flexing the pvc)...not much weight added, but it may not be possible to stretch it tight enough with PVC to do any good, I don't know.

Quote: That's about what I figured it to be as well, Kim. There are some advantages of the PVC over wood, though. Easier and faster assembly, lighter weight (which could also be a disadvantage depending on your needs), and possibly longer lasting. I ended up using treated 2x4s which I...

If you don't mind sayin', how much did you guys spend on those PVC tractors? I thought about building one, but the cost of the fittings seemed high compared to building with wood.

hhmmm...somehow double posted. sorry

One thing that's been enlightening to me is doing a "trial run" with just a few birds. I ordered a few with my last layer order (or you can buy a few chicks locally sometimes) and now I have 4 birds at 7 weeks in my 8x6 tractor. It's given me some ideas for modifications to make feed...