tips for building chicken coops on wheels

[sealer39]

Build it as light as you possibly can. The weight of wood, hardware cloth and hardware adds up quick.

 

[Kris5902]

You can make it fairly small then... Polish are kind of like silkies as I understand. I used 2x4’s for my base and 2x2’s wherever possible to cut down on weight. 3/4” or smaller hardware cloth for the sides and I covered my run portion with white tarp and bird netting. This was beneficial for both our rainy season and shade in summer. I don’t have an apron, but I lock my girls up every night in the secure roosting box.

 

[Braves06]

what size dimensions do yall recommend(length and width)

 

[Kris5902]

what size dimensions do yall recommend(length and width)

I’ve got about 10 full size birds in each 6x12 tractor, the back 3’ of which is an elevated roosting box. That includes a Rooster for breeding!

This is my first attempt
Chicken Tractor, first build, suggestions

Here are the details for my latest version, along with materials and all the boring parts!
Chicken Tractor Build #3

 

[Alaskan]

I have a tractor that is 4 x 10, and I think that size works well for 3 or 4. The coop part is 3x 4.

The coop part is way too small to have feed and water up there, so I put those in the run area. Make sure there is easy access to the feed and water, and that they can be kept dry.

I do not have a nest box. Mine just make a nest in the bedding up in the coop area. They always choose a corner, so the eggs do stay clean.

 

[aart]

I used pneumatic wheels as we get quite muddy and I have some rough ground.

Key for sure...learned that the hard way.
Those hard plastic wheels roll great on the concrete garage floor and even the packed gravel driveway.....but stink on rough pasture.