Jozi Neil
In the Brooder
- Sep 30, 2015
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First off, a Thank you to all who have shared chicken tractor posts on this forum, I have drawn inspiration from many posts and have finally completed my urban chicken tractor.
I wanted the tractor to be functional, mobile and aesthetically pleasing. The idea is to be able to have 2 or 3 hens in the tractor.
I absolutely love the traditional red barn designs of North America, and this has been the inspiration for the build ...
As a DIY addict there was no choice but to DIY the project and as an added challenge I decided to make it out of scrap and left overs from other projects.... the only things that i bought specifically for the project was the red paint and the chicken mesh.
Front view - wheels are from an old lawnmower
Dimensions are 1.5m x 1m
The very top of the roof is hinged to allow for full access into the covered section
The right hand side of the roof is also hinged for access
Inside the covered section with nest box and trap door for egg collection (still a bit dusty from the workshop)
Front access doors open
Rear View
There are still some finishing touches required for additional perches, food and water but its 99% complete
I wanted the tractor to be functional, mobile and aesthetically pleasing. The idea is to be able to have 2 or 3 hens in the tractor.
I absolutely love the traditional red barn designs of North America, and this has been the inspiration for the build ...
As a DIY addict there was no choice but to DIY the project and as an added challenge I decided to make it out of scrap and left overs from other projects.... the only things that i bought specifically for the project was the red paint and the chicken mesh.
Front view - wheels are from an old lawnmower
Dimensions are 1.5m x 1m
The very top of the roof is hinged to allow for full access into the covered section
The right hand side of the roof is also hinged for access
Inside the covered section with nest box and trap door for egg collection (still a bit dusty from the workshop)
Front access doors open
Rear View
There are still some finishing touches required for additional perches, food and water but its 99% complete