DIY Chicken Coop Plans

Mobile chicken coops, also commonly called chicken tractors or arks, are gaining popularity in the U.S. There are a few common sense basics behind building one of these structures.
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It needs to be heavy enough to withstand the elements, yet light enough to move.
I don’t know how many times I have [...]

Free range chicken coops are commonly referred to as arks or tractors. Basically, this type of coop will allow you to provide your birds with a free range diet, without all the associated hassles.
Free range chickens are healthier, happier birds than ones kept in a coop. They get plenty of exercise, scratching the [...]

I just came across this video – let’s just call it “The Truth About Chicken Tractors” – and I thought I would share it with you.  It gave me a bit of a chuckle.  The man in the video is a bit upset that his chickens are doing what they do best (eating!), and from [...]

Although we (my husband and I) have not tried building a PVC chicken tractor yet, we have been doing a little research. After all, PVC (yep, that white pipe usually reserved for plumbing jobs) is not only lighter than wood, it’s cheaper!
If you already have a chicken house, but would like to give your [...]