Wheels/axles for chicken tractors?

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Where do those of you with "chicken tractors" get your wheels & axles? The "sniper tower" coop I'm making for three bantam breeds I'd like to be mobile...it does weigh over 400lbs as a shell...so the tires would have to be VERY sturdy & durable....thanks!

 

[chicken_angler]

Lawn mower tires are awesome! My dad works on riding mowers so he has friends that have push mower tires and I got a pair from him. You might be able to use a big bolt for your tires.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

I wonder if they would be big enough, though?? This thing is 4' w and 6' long...and that's without runs....

 

[mudhen]

I used gate wheels from TSC:

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Ohhhh....those may work! Thanks!

 

[willheveland]

as long as you get the metal centered wheels(not plastic) they should be alright.
The bigger the wheel the easier it will roll.
For axles I use carriage bolts with washers and nuts on each side of the wheels. Will

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Oh, that is good info to know! Thank you!

 

[chicken_angler]

Yeah those are the kind of wheels I was talking about. They are really strong.

Equibling---Maybe you could post a pic. Why is it 400 lbs? At least you know it is stable!

 

[chickenbike]

I too have been trying to locate durable tires for our ark. The ark itself is 4'x8' (not including a separate removable run extension we have). We'll keep trying to hunt down strong metal wheels. My husband and I can move the ark with the two of us, but wheel will make things a lot easier!

 

[Don]

try craigslist or freecycle for free lawnmower parts.