Seeking Advice- Moving a Raised Coop

[EMMYTR0N]

The advantage ime of a coop like that is exactly that it can be moved. I move the coops around here fairly regularly as it gives the ground a rest which does get mucky despite the chickens free ranging.

Do you think it'd be possible to build a rectangular sled out of 2x8" planks, set the coop legs onto the sled, and tow it with a vehicle? The ground is fairly flat.

 

[Shadrach]

Do you think it'd be possible to build a rectangular sled out of 2x8" planks, set the coop legs onto the sled, and tow it with a vehicle? The ground is fairly flat.

Yes, if the driver is sensible. You'll be restricted to small movements with planks under the outside legs and a nailed on skid on the center leg, but it should work.
600lb sounds a lot but two reasonably strong men can lift and stagger with that.

 

[Peppercorngal]

I'd love to be able to roll it on pipes/logs, but not sure how to do that with the 5 legs on it. Thank you for your reply!

In order to move it I suggest you remove the legs, build legs/platform where you are going to put it. It's too hard to try to move it (except for carrying) with legs on. I would take them off for moving. I can't imagine moving it with the legs without a tractor or something to lift it!

 

[Peppercorngal]

Do you think it'd be possible to build a rectangular sled out of 2x8" planks, set the coop legs onto the sled, and tow it with a vehicle? The ground is fairly flat.

Seems to me that this would work, but it's still more stable and easier to move without legs.

 

[FlyWheel]

Make a sled. Get yourself a piece of plywood slightly larger than the "footprint" of your coop, attach a strong rope "loop" to one end and get the ply under the legs of the coop.

Now get a few strong folk to drag it across the yard.


And now that I'v posted this I see others have already suggested it. I guess I shoulda read further first.

 

[Hokum Coco]

I would suggest attaching a frame with 2x6 boards or wider around the legs at ground level.

Then I would approach you move in this fashion.

 

[Peppercorngal]

So did you move it yet? What method did you use? Do tell!

 

[EMMYTR0N]

So did you move it yet? What method did you use? Do tell!

Hi! We haven't moved it yet as the rain has been incessant! I'm even still trying to decide whether it's worth the trouble or if I can stand to keep it where it is now. If I decide to go for it I will certainly share an update

 

[aart]

Could bolt or screw a couple 2x8's on edge to the outer legs.
Lift coop first so a few inches of the boards are lower than the bottoms of legs.
Then use 3 or 4 large(3-4") pvc pipes to roll it.

 

[Peppercorngal]

Hi! We haven't moved it yet as the rain has been incessant! I'm even still trying to decide whether it's worth the trouble or if I can stand to keep it where it is now. If I decide to go for it I will certainly share an update

I can understand we are drowning here too. We are 7 inches over our normal rainfall and it keeps on coming! Keep us posted on what you do, when you can do it!