Tractor is finished-They're outside!!

[Cindy in PA]

The chicks are now 7 weeks old & have been in their tractor for 3 weeks. DH finally finished the wheels & run & I opened the door today! Within 45 minutes I had some chicks down on the grass led by the lone Sebright! It took DH forever to finish the section just under the coop. We used a trailer jack to lift the coop so the floating wheels can be locked in place. It must weigh at least 500 lbs., but moves amazingly easy with 2 people. We have to permanently attach the wire on the top half of the run, but I wanted them out today as it is finally going to be hot! The windows are hardware cloth with plexiglass coverings. He made a great screen door inside the main door. I will have to make a page to show all this later, but here are some pictures. The entire tractor is 4 by 12 & the coop is 4 by 6. I have 24 chicks (bantams), but will pare down to 8 soon.

The chicks

The wheels

The jack

 

[Luvin Life]

Nice Tractor

I am sure the girls love it.

 

[b.hromada]

Nice Job!!

They should be well secured!

 

[buck-wild-chick]

I like it !

 

[Gwen]

Nice! Great wheels - they look like they'll actually roll over grass and dirt.

 

[chaoschicken]

Great job! Love the look of it.

 

[WestKnollAmy]

I can tell you all put a lot of thought into it. Incredibly nice. I like your screen door behind the solid door. I think those touches make a big difference. You should enjoy it for many years to come.