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[JT_KROL]

Last year we got TSC’s largest prefab and modified it to be stronger and movable/tractor design. Made a strong frame to set it on, some improved hardware, welded wire to reinforce the chicken wire, and wheelbarrow wheels on levers. It is very heavy to roll with the extra wood, but my strong husband can push it a few feet to new grass. Works well for 4 birds so far. Of course I’ve been told it’s insufficient by “real” chicken people.

I love it...That is very close to what I was thinking! I'm actually considering 4 tires on flip up axles two in the front and two in the back. I am also thinking about only going with 4 birds. My two oldest will not be around so 6 birds will be too many. But I love it EXCELLENT job!!! Did you glue the pieces together? I was thinking of using construction adhesive on the pieces before screwing them together so I'll get less racking of the frame when it's moved.

 

[HarmonyHomestead]

I love it...That is very close to what I was thinking! I'm actually considering 4 tires on flip up axles two in the front and two in the back. I am also thinking about only going with 4 birds. My two oldest will not be around so 6 birds will be too many. But I love it EXCELLENT job!!! Did you glue the pieces together? I was thinking of using construction adhesive on the pieces before screwing them together so I'll get less racking of the frame when it's moved.

Thanks!! No, we didn’t glue it; the top is actually built as is. I think the stiff wire mesh wrapped around the bottom with a bunch of horseshoe nails helps stabilize it. And then big screws about every foot to attach it to the base.