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. Let’s talk about them… It needs to be heavy enough to withstand the elements, yet light enough to move. I don’t know how many times I [...]
Free Range Chicken Coops
May 30 By 1 Comment
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 earth [...]
The Truth About Chicken Tractors
May 29 By 1 Comment
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 [...]
Build a PVC Chicken Tractor
May 26 By 5 Comments
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 [...]
