Predator proofing a chicken tractor?

[ChickenMathLady]

So, we have been working on prepping this little coop and had laid out a hardware cloth apron to go around it. Then we started looking at chicken tractors. How do those of you who have chicken tractors deal with predators trying to get into your run? I know you would have the standing hardware cloth around it but I see a lot of tractor coops that don't have an apron/buried wire. Does it just depend on the area if this works? We have at least a skunk and a fox that visit our area so I want to make sure I'm making their home safe but it would be nice to have it mobile so that they can have fresh patches of grass.

 

[sourland]

Hot wire is a great mammalian predator deterrent.

 

[sassychickens76]

We have chicken wire all around ours and dog pen wire on bottom. There are locks on all the doors, although we keep the keys at the coop. We also have chicken wire on top. Can you post a pic of yours?

 

[MissE]

I use 1x1/2 inch welded wire across the bottom. The same kind used to making rabbit cages. Grass still pokes through. I also have an electric poultry fence around the area. I only use the tractors for introducing young birds to the rest of the flock or meat birds, so they aren't in use for long periods of time.