North Carolina

[Katieboosmama]

Unless they are allowed out daily, I would not put eight large hens in an 8 x 4 footprint. Despite all the "square foot" rules, I'd consider that cramped. I'd also not get the one that doesn't have an enclosed area. Storms blow in all the time. Unless....is the coop part at one end of the long roof? If so, having the length of the roof may serve to protect the open side. Perhaps the builder of the second one could make an alteration and enclose the coop part? Also, I can't tell from the pics if they have a wire floor. We've had so many foxes dig under that I'd want at least a 2 x 4 wire floor on it for my own paranoia. If you are in town it's probably not a consideration for you, though. If the first one is inferior materials/construction, then I'd pass and see about the second one. More pictures?

Both are made of hardware cloth and I would add the option of putting in the wire bottom. here is a taller tractor from the inside,
not a great view, but seems to be open up to the nest boxes there is a better view of his regular larger fixed coop and it seems to be made on the same principle

 

[Katieboosmama]

We are in the country, our house is on an acre of what used to be our family farm. However due to the topography of our land we are pretty close to a busy road so free ranging is not an option. that is why I wanted the tractor so they could forage a new area everyday and not wear out the grass.

 

[elcarchick]

Hi I am from Western NC, about an hour from Asheville, Hendersonville. I am pretty new to raising chickens. I started with just a few chickens last September and this summer my little bird farm is expanding out of control Besides some new laying chicks that I bought day-old I have my broody hen with her babies plus a few turkeys that I bought day-old. Now, I am really falling in love with turkeys. Is there anyone on this site from Western NC who raises heritage turkeys? I have some questions that I would like to ask. Thanks!

 

[Katieboosmama]

I'm afraid I don't know anything about turkeys but Welcome from another newbie!

 

[elcarchick]

Thanks! I am actually interested in acquiring some but I was told that we are not allowed to talk openly about buying or selling in a general forum




Hi Welcome to BYC and thankyou for reading the rules!

 

[scottcaddy]

Thanks! I am actually interested in acquiring some but I was told that we are not allowed to talk openly about buying or selling in a general forum




Hi Welcome to BYC and thankyou for reading the rules!

Hi and

You can ask who has a type/kind/breed of bird and how do they like them and so-on.
all without posting the 'buy-sell' words, and then PM the person about what you want.
Scott

 

[chickmom1978]

Charlotte NC here!

Denver, nc here. Hey neighbor!

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Both are made of hardware cloth and I would add the option of putting in the wire bottom. here is a taller tractor from the inside, not a great view, but seems to be open up to the nest boxes there is a better view of his regular larger fixed coop and it seems to be made on the same principle

Yes, it looks to me that the length of the roof gives the protection that is needed. And since it's a tractor, you can make sure to face it in to the prevailing winds in summer and opposite in winter. I surprised nobody else has chipped in on this.

 

[KelliR]

Denver, nc here. Hey neighbor!

Howdy! My girls came from Denver!

 

[chickmom1978]

Howdy! My girls came from Denver! 

So are mine. They were already grown, laying eggs, and trained to go in the coop at night. Very low maintenance. Much easier than cleaning up after 5 dogs!