Mobile chicken paradise

[Simmers]

We did it! Finally have our piece of mountain paradise in Virginia. Challenges are my age (0ver 60 crowd), and starting from scratch amidst all the critters (predators) that come with mountain life. I’m told that frequently moving the coop will throw off predators to a degree. My thought is to make a mobile coop using a small utility trailer with a drop tailgate and mental mesh floor. Needs to be bear and mink/coon proof and light enough for me to handle. Ideas?

 

[Kiki]

We did it! Finally have our piece of mountain paradise in Virginia. Challenges are my age (0ver 60 crowd), and starting from scratch amidst all the critters (predators) that come with mountain life. I’m told that frequently moving the coop will throw off predators to a degree. My thought is to make a mobile coop using a small utility trailer with a drop tailgate and mental mesh floor. Needs to be bear and mink/coon proof and light enough for me to handle. Ideas?

Is building a non mobile predator proof coop an option?
Mobile ones can be harder to make predator proof.

Making it movable will not keep predators away.

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'd stick with a walk in coop and a large, secure walk in run. Not only would it be better predator protection, it is easy to clean and maintain too.

 

[neo71665]

Yeah mobile coops are harder to predator proof in my experience. I'd suggest building a permanent one and bunker it down.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! I'd stick to a permanent coop vs a mobile coop. Much easier to predator proof, especially if you have bears and minks in the area.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. A permanent coop and pen protected by hotwire might be the way to go. Good luck with your flock.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!