A Quick Tour of Our Chicken Tractor (Ark) (Coop) (Plans)

[ChuckCh9]

Thank you

[ByNatureFarms]

Were did you get the music that is in this video?

[mopbrothers]

Really cute little boy and a nice looking coop.

[TheDragonTech]

@mopbrothers Thanks so much. The chickens have now been in there so long that the little boy is now 11 years old! Still getting fresh eggs everyday!

[cremeens100]

What kind of chicken is the little black one?

[TheDragonTech]

@cremeens100 @cremeens100 The black chicken is a BLACK STAR purchased from the mcmurray hatchery (search pullets on their site and you should see it in the list) I have had my chickens in the coop for almost four years without any issues.

[wanditawandita37]

is that plenny space for 4 chickens, please reply thanks

[TheDragonTech]

@wanditawandita37 Yes - four chickens will fit in the coop

[iwantosavemoney]

on the 1/2'' by 2'' going up it would make look a little better if you put a 1/4'' by 2'' and cover up where you sucured your chicken wire to the frame just an idea

the cheap guy

[melonbarmonster]

Do you have to let the chickens out for exercise on a regular if not daily basis? It was my understanding that chickens need 'runs'. Or do you keep your chickens inside your chicken tractor all day?

[SuperArcadegamer]

hey im planning to breed an egg-laying chicks, i got a few questions:

1. what kind of chicks best for egg laying?(is it white leghorn?)

2. do i need to feed them with special feeds(to hasten their egg-laying?)

3. how old they will start to lay eggs?

4. how many eggs do they lay each month?

5. do you guys knw any site on "how to breed egg-laying chicks" like a step by step guide

thnx in advance...btw is 1000 egglaying chicks a good number to start?

[skinnerc06]

read Storey's guide to raising chickens. Shoudl answer all your questions

[debvegandeb]

@SuperArcadegamer hope you got plenty of land, promote veganism is the way most people are evolving anyway mainly for ethical reasons

[inbredagogo]

looks good, good job

[Bostoncrocus]

I am building one of these right now based on your video. I think I've got it all figured out just by watching, but I do have a few q's. If you would care to discuss, pls email me. First q: what's the wheel axle made of? Thank you. Robin in NC

[TheDragonTech]

All the best with your chicken tractor build. The wheels are from a Big Wheel and the axle is simply two carriage bolts (one for each wheel). Hope this helps you!

[MrPoonasty]

great video!im going to build one about twice that size soon!!!thanks for posting...

[TheDragonTech]

Sounds great! All the best with your build! Get ready to enjoy those fresh eggs!

[stepherz76]

Would this be a warm enough home in, say, Colorado winters? Is there a perch within the house?

[TheDragonTech]

Yes it should be warm enough for your winter. You may also add a flood light for extra heat. I also use a heated dog water dish in the winter (it automatically turns on when the temp is below 32F). I simply use straw in the winter (upstate NY)

[h0b0licious]

What is the soundtrack?

[TheDragonTech]

the music is from Mac iMove samples

[brokenmoon65]

great coop.thank you for sharing this with us.

[jordhart1]

Nice video and adorable child.

[LastRide90]

This is what I want to build, just a little bit bigger. Is a coop that size suitable for 4 chickens?

[TheDragonTech]

The coop should be able to house 4 medium size hens.

[ChazWeisbeck]

wow. i was thinking of a chicken coop last night when i was about to fall asleep. your chicken coop is what i was EXACTLY visualling. i have 7 chicks and im gonna make a bigger version of yours

[accountabilabuddy1]

Excellent. I'm gearing up to do the same with my son. Video coming soon. A+

[TheDragonTech]

Thanks. It is a great experience for them. We are planning to do a garden this spring for our homesteading project.

[jimmystuff012]

have you ever thought about pigs as well

[HTCSWEOD]

Excellent! Nice post. There is also a book titled: The Chicken Tractor... shows how a portable coop may be used as an effective garden tool.. prep and fertilization. Also, a resource for learning to hatch and raise your own chickens a DVD titled Regarding Chickens 3HRS long. Kids never forget these experiences.. you're doing a wonderful job there!  Setting a great example.

[TheDragonTech]

Thanks - great info! Our son loves taking care of the chickens. He has learned so much about be self sufficient and going green. He also loves those eggs!

[HTCSWEOD]

This is our greatest task, to properly educate our youth. You're doing a great job!

[oregone]

Yup. That one looks about perfect for us. What does one have to do to get the plans?

[TheDragonTech]

Thanks. I have detailed visual plans for this available on eBay - just search "Chicken Tractor Plans" Cheers! Robert

[tarazod]

Hey, nice chicken tractor design. You're making the Mad City Chickens jealous.

[TheDragonTech]

Thanks. I really like your coop design too - one of the nicest I've seen - it was just a little bog for my needs, so I designed and built my own. We just got our first brown eggs today.

Cheers!

Robert