Chicken Tractor Progress!!

[ChicksinBoise]

Well, we are at a point where we should figure out how to finish this out. There are tons of different designs we can do from here, where doors will go etc. At this point, I can definitely see where pre-planning comes in handy. ha haa

Oh yeah, the dimensions are 6' long by 3' wide. The bottom part is 2' high and the trusses/roof are about 2 1/2' tall I think. I have never built anything like this so who knows how it will turn out...but it IS fun!

Anyways...here are the pics! Suggestions & comments are welcome!

 

[lurky]

That is really great.....I want one!!!

 

[Motherhenandflock]

Looking good! And your girls will enjoy the swings, too!

 

[BeckyLa]

Very nice! I think you are going to need something over the peak of the roof, though, so it doesn't leak. Please show more pics as you go along!

 

[ChicksinBoise]

Thanks to you all!

Right now I am leaning towards building two nests on each side and having a perch in the center, with a ladder up to one side. I will put doors on each "nest", 1 door on one end of the bottom area and 1 door on one side of the "roof".

Also, I am designing it so the whole roof section can be lifted off the "run" section.

I'm excited!! Our 6 year old and I can't wait to get it painted!!

Edit: One thing I have noticed is the weight starts to add up FAST!

 

[AtRendeAcres]

very cute!!!

interested in how you are going to put floor in!

are you using hardware cloth (can you close for winter depending were you live) or wood?

 

[ChicksinBoise]

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That makes two of us! ha haa *Note to self for next coop* Add interior stuff before roof!

Anyway, I can remove the whole roof so that is how I will add the floor. I am using the siding that I used on the roof for the two floors. That way it is water (poopy) resistant and will make it easier to clean.