Chicken tractor build

[ltcffl03]

This is going to be pretty big. Do you have a way to move it?

I have a little John Deere tractor that should be able to pull it, I'm going to try and keep the weight down, poly roof panels instead of plywood etc.

 

[aart]

I have a little John Deere tractor the should be able to pull it

318?
What year?
I have used 200 series over the last 23 years, they are little beasts.

 

[Krugerrand]

That's a great question, I'm glad you pointed it out now, I'll modify the design and frame in an access door. Thank you

I find hardware cloth wrapped cattle panel an easy way to make a door/panel. They hinge fairly easily with pipe hangers. The trick is getting the right section turned to fit your space.

@res Inspired the idea for me:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/hoop-coop-brooder-with-roll-up-sides.75720/

 

[ltcffl03]

318?
What year?
I have used 200 series over the last 23 years, they are little beasts.

I believe this one is a 1984, I have a heard of 318's

 

[ltcffl03]

I find hardware cloth wrapped cattle panel an easy way to make a door/panel. They hinge fairly easily with pipe hangers. The trick is getting the right section turned to fit your space.

@res Inspired the idea for me:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/hoop-coop-brooder-with-roll-up-sides.75720/

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Thank you, alot of what I've read says it's the way to go

 

[ltcffl03]

Ventilation is where I'm struggling now, I need to let the Florida heat escape and keep the crazy sideways rain from blowing in. Both Placement and design I'm searching everywhere for ideas, also thought about solar powered fan(s) any suggestions?

 

[21hens-incharge]

Ventilation is where I'm struggling now, I need to let the Florida heat escape and keep the crazy sideways rain from blowing in. Both Placement and design I'm searching everywhere for ideas, also thought about solar powered fan(s) any suggestions?

The coop section looks to be about 4'x4' so I certainly understand the dilemma on venting.
Adding in that you are in Florida that issue is even bigger.

Have you looked at other designs like hoop tractors?
I feel like that would give more options, be inexpensive and can also be moved by tractor.

 

[ltcffl03]

I've got the brooder just about ready, made it with a slide out divider, just over a week til the chicks get here, time to move on the the tractor.

 

[aart]

I've got the brooder just about ready, made it with a slide out divider

Nice, like the divider...tho not sure why you need one.
I would strongly suggest adding a meshed opening on the divider and at least one side of the brooder....for more ventilation but mostly for sight access for both birds and keeper.

 

[ltcffl03]

Made some progress this weekend, getting alittle closer.