Tractor coop predator safe

[LesPoules245]

I am looking to build a Tractor coop predator safe. They would be there during the day, at night I have another coop. Any suggestions?

 

[centrarchid]

It very much depends on the predators likely to try breaking in. I have not seen a chicken tractor of any design lite enough to be moved by hand that a medium sized dog or better could not defeat in literally seconds. A fox or coyote would be able to dig under in less than an hour if not distracted, especially if it has done it before. Critters like mink and weasel will be really tough to stop from digging under. Skunks mostly a night time issue which you covered. I would make certain tractor in upland location with a skirt to block small diggers and an electrified fencing of some sort to stop the other critters.

 

[tool172]

I use only a tractor because i don't want to deal with bedding.

It has 2x4 sides and bottoms, the bottom is open, and 1/2 hardware cloth around. I'ts heavy, but my wife and I move it every 3 days with 8 hens in it and 2 boxes, a 5 gallon watering system and a 2 gallon food system.

I keep it in rotation within 40 yds of the house and haven't had an issue since.

I had 1 coon get in, but that was our fault for not locking the hasp lock with a lock one night.
Since we move it all the time, we check for dig marks and set traps as needed.

My next enhancement for easy moving to extend the back there 3 feet, put a lift top on in 2x4, and create a 2x4 twist lock system to lift the coop up on each side then move it like a wheel barrow with 2 wheels. The rear wheels make a high lift to move situation but works great on level ground.

 

[LesPoules245]

Thanks for sharing the picture, I love your coop.

 

[missinpa]

This is our idea, easily towed with garden tractor. It is 10x12, covered with chicken wire. First night, something got in and took 2 turkey poults. Not a feather, just blood in 2 spots near the fence. So, we need advice! Will electrified fencing do the trick? Help!