Trampoline chicken tractor

[large1]

i was given a large trampoline that has a few springs missing so th e top is falling in on one side. An idea struck me to wrap it in poultry netting aput a solid cover over the area with the loose top and use it for a tractor.Has anyone else ever heard of this? I think it would work as it would provide shade, shelter from rain and protection from predators. How many meat chickens could raise comfortably in this? i guess it is about 15-20 ft across. i know all you knowledgeable chicken wizards can help me on this.

 

[large1]

I just got a measurement on it . it is 13 1/2 ft across.

 

[wardrum]

Sound like a good idea to me.You got me thinking about using my kids trampoline although its not broke down it would be a good reason to keep them off of it and save my nerves. lol

 

[chickenwhat]

I wouldn't put more than 10 chickens, but i like mine to have alot of room

 

[truebluexf]

If I remember geometry correctly, that's about 143sqft....lots of space!

 

[uncle rico]

lets see some pics !!

 

[BairleaFarm]

Thats a great idea. Makes me want to search CL for some broke down trampolines.

 

[mshirk]

We have an actively used trampoline, and we put plastic fencing zip-tied all around the legs. It makes for a nice extra "run" for the chickens, is in the shade, protected from hawks, and they clean up the moss / bugs / unmown grass under there. The chickens haven't seemed to even mind that much when the kids jump while they are under there LOL.

 

[jollyscrapmom]

That's what our chickns had over their run. We inherited a coop, run and chickens when some friends moved. The trampoline frame had broken, so they had put the trampoline fabric over the run, and it was perfect - even kept snow off!

 

[Country Parson]

Something like this?