Semi - mobile chicken run

[CTpaulandcait]

Hey all, just looking for suggestions on how to build a run for 8 chickens that I can move to a new house in a few months. My wife couldn't say no to the little chirps coming from the bins at tractor supply and now i have to set everything up with the full intention of breaking it down and moving it when we buy a house in a few months.
I was considering a run 5 to 6 feet high, maybe 4 foot sections that i could hinge together so i could change the geometry and separate the walls for stacking come time to move. My biggest concern is stability and weight, too light and anything could knock down a wall, too sturdy and i might not be able to move the walls once they're in place for a few rains. All suggestions are appreciated.
Paul

 

[PD-Riverman]

Hey all, just looking for suggestions on how to build a run for 8 chickens that I can move to a new house in a few months. My wife couldn't say no to the little chirps coming from the bins at tractor supply and now i have to set everything up with the full intention of breaking it down and moving it when we buy a house in a few months.
I was considering a run 5 to 6 feet high, maybe 4 foot sections that i could hinge together so i could change the geometry and separate the walls for stacking come time to move. My biggest concern is stability and weight, too light and anything could knock down a wall, too sturdy and i might not be able to move the walls once they're in place for a few rains. All suggestions are appreciated.
Paul

A chicken tractor might be your answer?

 

[eggbert420]

Chicken tractor 6 foot tall $200 to build easy to move to a new house. If you need more info feel free to ask.

 

[CTpaulandcait]

It doesn't look like I'd be able to get that into a uhaul or on a trailer... does it come apart easily?

 

[Hokum Coco]

Hey all, just looking for suggestions on how to build a run for 8 chickens that I can move to a new house in a few months.

I would suggest welded wire or cattle panels. I hold them together with about a dozen or so of these.

 

[CTpaulandcait]

@eggbert420 would that design work with any existing coop?

 

[eggbert420]

@eggbert420 would that design work with any existing coop?

Yes

 

[goldeaglenest]

Chicken tractor 6 foot tall $200 to build easy to move to a new house. If you need more info feel free to ask.

Eggbert420, I'm getting my little feathered Dino's tomorrow and still haven't built their coop because I am having trouble finding a coop that is inexpensive to build but also easy for someone with no experience in building. Your coop looks fantastic for what I need (moveable, warm for Maine Winters, sturdy and protected against predators). Are you able to share your dimensions, what materials you used and how many chickens can go in there? I have 6 chicks coming, but it'll still be a few weeks before they will need an outdoor coop. Also, do you ever have problems with predators digging under your tractor and getting at your birds? This is what I worry about when trying to find a predator proof but also moveable coop! I have a large electric poultry fence also that will surround the coop, to keep my dogs out and hopefully other predators, because I hope to allow my birds to wonder around within the fenced area to eat bugs and plants and help me to fertilize my garden plots!

 

[eggbert420]

Goldeaglenest
I do not have problems with predators digging under, but I keep Great Pyrenees LGD and Catahoula hog hunting dogs. You could actually close this coop in with corrugated metal very easily. Check out this link on YouTube from a guy named texas prepper it will show you how to build a coop like this. I will be glad to help you with any questions that you may have.

 

[eggbert420]

This link shows more pics of my tractor.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1154855/200-chicken-coop-tractor