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Quote: What if you were to get some kind of livestock paneling to put between the PVC and the tarp? I know the local tractor supply sells these long cattle/livestock panels, it looks like fence but it's very sturdy. I think it may help you with the tarp problem. -Kim That would keep the top...

Quote: I had the same problem with the roof. You just can't get the tarp tight enough to make all the water flow off of it. I think the gambrel roof would be good, or somehow put a cross piece in the middle on each side, to keep it from catching enough rain to sag. I also added wheels to...

The specialized fittings cost about $60 on mine if I recall. You can't get them at regular stores, only online, as the plumbing industry doesn't have much use for a 5 way PVC fitting. Then add the PVC pipe, (I think about 20,) which are about $2 each. Get the Schedule 40 pipe- it's much...

Cheep a'lil Talk a'lil : Quote: Oh wow! Thanks so much for the link!! I've been wanting to do PVC cold frames and row covers and havn't had time to draw them out. This is great! I like the idea of the coop from pvc too. Do you have to anchor it down or is it heavy enough by itself? Are...

Here's my 10x10 PVC tractor. It worked GREAT for 53 birds. You can find the plans at www.pvcplans.com

8x10 is fine for 50 meaties. I do 50+ in a 10x10, and there is plenty of room to spare. I move my tractor twice per day, which I think is about average. The four sq. foot/bird is for LAYERS. Broilers require much less space, but you need to keep the tractor moved as much as practical or the...