Need building advice..

[kwhites634]

The bigger the trailer the easier the backup...but still, yeah, backing up is tricky, takes practice and some natural skill.

I like the center-mounted wheels on your hoop coop; whole lot easier to move that way. Will they fold up so the frame is on the ground?

 

[aart]

I like the center-mounted wheels on your hoop coop; whole lot easier to move that way. Will they fold up so the frame is on the ground?

Yes and Yes.

 

[kwhites634]

Yes and Yes.

I'll have to borrow that if I ever build another one.

 

[aart]

I'll have to borrow that if I ever build another one.

Wheel levers and foldup apron were semi-successful.
I sold it to a buddy and it wasn't handled or maintained as intended.
The pasture it was used in was very overgrown and bumpy.

 

[andreanar]

Yes! Gonna try to build it on a trailer. I'll check hf.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Yes! Gonna try to build it on a trailer. I'll check hf.

Wait until it's on sale. I'm pretty sure that trailer can be had for about $250.

 

[andreanar]

So, after all my searching and grumbling about my falling apart, irritating current coop, Ive bought this....got him to come down in price too! And am going to turn it into something like the second photo, except mine will be bigger. Wish me luck as 1. don't have very many building skills, and 2. I don't have very many building skills!

 

[aart]

Perfect project to learn on....be patient and willing to learn.... and re-do.

 

[andreanar]

Perfect project to learn on....be patient and willing to learn.... and re-do.

That's my plan! Thanks. Ill be scouring the coop builds here for tips.