Chicken Tractor EGG MOBILE (MODIFIED)

Building the John suscovich chicken tractor. Modifying it from the previous Egg Mobile that I made. Buy his plans below!
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Jason and Lorraine. In 2016 we sold most of our belongings and left the city in southern California to start a small homestead in the mountains of North Carolina. We left the city in search for a more minimal and intentional life. We became passionate about growing our own food and knowing what exactly is in our food after I (Jason) became diagnosed with cancer. Now 8 years in remission we as a family are on a journey to live our passions.
We document our life on KZbin videos to inspire others to get out of their comfort zone and not be afraid of change. We started our own online general store where we have available the things we make and use in real life. Thank you for following us on this incredible life changing journey!

[@annie-k5213]

I like your sense of humor and the retro music you play in a lot of your videos. Also appreciate when your wife shares cooking and plant information.

[@SowtheLand]

thank you!

[@forrestegelston2227]

Jason, that black hen has circled around the Egg Mobile three times already. let her in!! Great video!!

[@tommcbeain7789]

Nice work! Being a professional woodworker for the last 38 years I can appreciate your attention to detail. Also, you did a great job presenting and editing your video.

[@MrRobert48]

You both are in my prayers daily, your doing a great job for America. I also am I'll but I have no way getting around the final , that's ok because I want no pity. Love your channel

[@Citystead]

You always make building things look so easy! Awesome to see you just modify a design you like to fit your needs.

[@paulatwood9794]

To keep from having sore hands pulling on a rope to move the chicken tractor, you may want to put a small piece of garden hose around the rope or a piece of conduit.

[@shellmora]

Every garden hose I've had has broken in half due to our random weather changes.

[@andreagreen1467]

Put a piece of pool noodle and then you can hook your elbow around it to pull 🤣

[@TheRainHarvester]

Use pvc /pipe.

[@shawnaziegler2655]

I used a piece of pex over mine

[@sam-and-angela]

I've always enjoyed John's design for pastured poultry and like your modifications for a laying flock. If we do a pastured flock of layers again I'll do this design. My old ones always ended up quite heavy to move.

[@runningcreekfarms3530]

Love this! Love watching all your great ideas on homesteading. You and Justin Rhodes are my favorites. ♡

[@diananore5528]

I like your modifications. I hate chicken wire though because I believe it is only made to keep chickens in. Most predators can rip right through it. We are in Alaska and we use mink pen wire, designed for mink cages. We have a fixed coop and we bury it into the ground angled away from the coop and covered with firmly packed small rocks. They free range during the day and we use cardboard under their perches that is changed weekly and composted. More work. But safer for our layers. We also use a rooster to protect them while they free range..we have eagles and Hawks who go after them and it is so great to hear him send the alert and send the girls running into the brush for cover, He is excellent at his job.

[@LifeSewCrazy]

We’re building our first Suscovich chicken tractor next month for our kids 4H meat birds. I love your changes to turn it into a layer house.

[@SowtheLand]

awesome! thanks!

[@NarrowWayFarm]

How did your build go?

[@angstink]

I’ve been looking for a video like this. So many videos are for meat birds

[@ritamoore3940]

You certainly bring a smile to my face, as you joke around while working. Thanks

[@TJ33308]

Nice video Jason. John's design is definitely versatile, but it's nice to see people develop it more to their needs. I liked your work on the greenhouse @ Justin's too, you are quite the craftsman!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Jason (Sow the land). I enjoy your video, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🐔🐓🐥🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@mohmeegaik6686]

Jason you are a great teacher.

[@ebenwoodsfarm1693]

I watch John as well. Nice conversion Jason looks good

[@andreagreen1467]

Thank you!! We're doing a hoop coop style with cattle panels but I've been trying to decide how to add nesting boxes to the back supports were building. I'm going to take from your ideas and alter it to fit ours. Great job

[@dionjones6740]

You made a good chicken tractor better with your modifications. Keep moving forward, always getting better. Best Wishes. Grandpa Jones. 😃

[@theresathreadgill1386]

Your carpentry work is amazing! Really enjoyed watching you make this. As I have no talent in building or strength of hand to do the work, I used pallets to build my biggest chicken coop. Thanks for a very good video.

[@Steviestr8]

Great job. I'm loving the videos... someone may have commented this already, but flip that chisel over.. you'll get used to the angle... it will make those notches easier... have a great day!

[@vmorganbogart]

Great video. You are always smiling in everything you do. Love it. Hugs from Ft. Worth, Texas!

[@martijnheeroma5492]

Nice to see you made another one, Keep them rolling. thanks for sharing

[@mamaduck6845]

Thanks, I like the modifications you made for egg laying, the rope, sliding easier and reducing weight. It would be nice to see something for a food and water station built in.

[@maryloomis8075]

Your work is beautiful Jason. Love the old world craftsmanship! If I can talk my husband into getting chickens again, I may use this model coop.

[@alammon2114]

Great job You seam to enjoy building. Love the ideas. Love them jointing and glue. Keep it up and I will keep watching

[@littlewhitedory1]

Great video showing how easy the Suscovich tractor is to build!

[@robertpetrowski7027]

Hi Jason, I have to laugh along with you watching this video when you called your pigs ...chickens.. Well how about this...why not name both of the Bernice..lol, this should end that craze...I really enjoy watching you guys on your homestead, it's a very encouraging to my family and myself..keep up the good work.

[@TexasRanchu]

Also having the ability to move ur coop is priceless, less stinky

[@cyndifoore7743]

Your chickens seem to like the new coop! 🐓

[@tonimitchell9930]

I like your chicken tractor better than others I have seen anywhere. Slide an old piece of garden hose or pool noodle on the pull rope, makes a cushion for your hand. Good job.!!!

[@Miguel195211]

For a city boy you sure know what to do with wood!

[@Cg_Ilovemylife]

Well done! I really like the modifications you did. ♥

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Hi, Jason. The basic plans may have been someone else's, but you sure made a significant number of modifications that improved the overall design -- especially the rounded skids so that it would not "dig in" during relocation! The detachable carabiner clips was another good idea, not to mention the Perch and nesting boxes. Nicely done! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 4/25/2019.

[@helenroberts524]

Hi I have been watching your Vlogs for a good while and just whatchd you build the Chicken egg laying mobile and what a wonderful idea.x

[@sonyagregory5711]

Great Coop Modification! Bet it's going to be your fav!👍😊

[@gastoncannon4710]

Nice work. Happy chickens, more eggs. Keep up the good work. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️

[@SowtheLand]

thanks for all the positive comments Gaston. we really appreciate it!

[@profiriolouisjean3018]

Pipó

[@profiriolouisjean3018]

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[@elizabethshaw2839]

I think its the best chicken tractor I've seen! Great job, enjoyed the video!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Dude! I love this design!!!!!! Yikes, our chicks are a week old..... hmmmm, I need to figure out a coop FAST!!!! I might just give this design a try. Great video man!!

[@SSGchriswilcox]

I dig it sir, i just built the Mr. Rhodes chickshaw and absolutely love it. Might have to try John's design for the meat birds.

[@fivetopsfarm8061]

Great adaptation! I plan on building these as well, but modifying a bit.

[@patriciabenavidez-munoz8078]

Good job on the chicken tractor son I’m sure they will love there new pad 🐔🐓

[@seamansj]

Like the new changes you made. That's something that you have to do sometimes to go with what works for you..... & your chickens. 😁 Thanks for the video. May have to try this design later on. 👍

[@dollyperry3020]

#1 Chicken wire is often inadequate for preditor protection. Yours looked heavier duty than what I am familiar with and I'm hoping it will be sufficient. # Chickens like to roost on whatever is highest. If the nesting boxes are higher than the roosts...you are going to have them roosting there and all the poop that goes with it. :( I really like this egg mobile!

[@SowtheLand]

yup! thanks!

[@donm8567]

Thanks for Sharing!! WE Love your videos!! You guys are such an inspiration to us all! Best Wishes in all your adventures!

[@francismatillano5367]

Good idea and modified the chicken tractor of John

[@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592]

GOOD MORNING THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@saintelijahsfarm]

I'm so glad somebody finally did this, keep it up! Could you sometime, depending if it would work for you, also do a video on building a chicksa, like Justin Rhodes' uses?

[@dananelson479]

Enjoyed watching, you're in your element building things. Appreciate that, thanks for sharing.

[@gerscollard1497]

Great build 🔨. Also thinking the main frame design be great for a mini grow tunnel for kids, just replacing the wire with plastic and putting plant tray shelves on the sides and could also put these on the back wall as well 😀 🌱

[@vickiewhite4603]

That's some chicken love y'all thank you for today

[@realmeloedits]

Incredible piece of work.

[@HonestOpenPermaculture]

Looks great! They'll love it.

[@devon932001]

Love the chicken tractor, egg mobile. 💖😍

[@silpalhano5967]

You can install skis under so it slides easier

[@chief5981]

I have been using a non-toxic water sealant called Garden Seal on all my outdoor coops and builds. It’s the same texture as milk, paints on easily, smells like Elmer’s glue, and works very well. I’m pretty confident it’s safe next to my birds and vegetables like it claims. Should add a couple of seasons to my builds as well. Keeps water from penetrating your wood and keeps it looking new, showing that it works. Would highly recommend if you want to add a little more durability to your outdoor builds.

[@bridgescwr6136]

Bernice is spoiled! sMiles...Love the work!

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

Seen another version of this same tractor today , except the tubing was inside the 2x4,frame, and not outside the frame . Gave the wire a smoother look, but chickens arent impressed easily. (-: your good with wood. Your tractor looks good. Keep up the good work .

[@waltlars3687]

As long as You have extra batts for Your cordless tools add a occaslating tool to clean out the half laps instead of the chisel

[@vibeslafren1604]

Great video 👍🏼useful

[@sweetpea9433]

Beautiful job, thanks for sharing I love 💕 your videos

[@TheRainHarvester]

10:10 genius nesting buckets!

[@wendyc.5769]

That’s one fine egg house!!😉

[@TexasRanchu]

Love ur videos brother ..when I quit corporate America. Will do whatvir family do..

[@iaroadkill2354]

I know I'm 3 years too late but, when making your notch in a 2x4, use a screw driver or piece of steel, the thickness of your saw blade, and put it in a cut and pull it sideways. It should pop that section (a little wafer) out, and you won't need to use the wood chisel and hammer. Try it.

[@gokteeteegok7319]

very nice video keep it up👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lisbethkelly4480]

I think this is the best video I've ever seen. Very straightforward. Watching you work with wood makes me want to be a carpenter. We made a 12*12 A frame tractor for egg layers two years ago without doing too much planning. It's worked well but it's heavy. No plastic. I think I go overboard on space since I can't let them free range. I use chicken wire and have had chickens for ten years. I've never had a problem. Maybe it would be a problem if they didn't have a roost or a covered area at night, or if their roost was too close to the ground and not covered/protected. Anyway, we're planning our next build and expanding our flock. My husband wants to build pvc tractors so they're not too heavy but I want wood. I was able to move the wood tractor last year. I like the simplicity of this design and improvements that you made. I was wondering if I should make a very simple, larger like maybe 8*10*4? Partially covered Pvc/chicken wire run they could have access to during the day. Is that overkill? Am I over thinking? Happy hens lay more eggs! I also like the idea from one of the commenters about the non toxic clear coat for protection of the wood. We used flex seal and caulk last time and it was expensive and didn't wear as well as we had hoped. Again, great video❤️

[@katiesbeauties2694]

Great video, thank you for the info.

[@cassandrac1509]

How many chickens do you house in the new smaller tractor? I'm going to build one & am trying to decide whether to make one with cattle panels (hoop coop) or this style. Thanks for all you do, really enjoy your channel!

[@virginiareid5336]

Very nicely done!

[@makeitkate3240]

This is SUPER helpful! Thank you!

[@jlrbhj]

Haha glue happy :-) Thanks for this video!

[@robinmcmillen7917]

Pretty cool

[@haganoriyuki6938]

How are the chickens in the winter time with that?

[@cyabvabi5373]

Great video no bs.thank you.

[@dandydonslife9869]

Hey really cool. Love it.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheShearinHomestead]

Awesome. I am going to make something similar. I was looking for suggestions and bam, you show up! :) great video!!!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Just love this. 🐔

[@dangerdave138]

i dig the side shields on the specs man, very stylish. also those milwaukee demo gloves are the shit aren't they

[@nh603]

Nice work

[@tommythuntdeer]

Love it! Great idea!

[@mamabear8590]

Great video. Mama 🐻

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Great idea!

[@itsjonthorpe]

This might be just what we need. I see this video is 4 years old though, would you recommend a different design here in 2024? Thank you!

[@anythingwithkaren7191]

great sir thank you for sharing your idea!!!

[@SowtheLand]

You are most welcome

[@barbararossiter9976]

Sweet

[@keorakeora]

A great video. Thank You. I will subscribe today.

[@samanthachapman818]

I’m so thankful you made this video! I was trying to figure out how to modify these exact plans for layers. Thank you!! Any chance you want to drive on down to Greenville SC and help me build one?!! 😬

[@JonSandoval-u4h]

Great video!!!!!!!

[@lindamartinez8557]

Great job!

[@dianecharles881]

Would you say it would be easy for a 65 year old lady to pull , because I really love this. I let my chickens roam from their permanent house , this would really be great since I have an entire acre to move them around!

[@HollerGramma]

It will be easy to pull, and good exercise too, plus free fertilizer for your acre!

[@МирланДжумалиев-д4и]

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[@amberjsquirrel]

Loved the video and now I feel a little more confident about doing kerfing for the first time! I was wondering if you do anything special for the winter months with this tractor? I assume because you have the electric netting that is why you can get away with chicken wire versus hardware cloth? Thank you and I look forward to catching up on all your videos!

[@beauxtx1959]

EGG-CELLENT modifications. I'll add a way to pull it with the side-by-side.

[@kentuckymotorsports9815]

Hi could I have the rough estimate cost of the greenhouse you built for Justin.

[@onemorchatykathy]

Very interesting!

[@waltlars3687]

Please dont think I am criticizing Your works or methods I am a woodworker and builder We all have different ways to build things

[@megamannn8527]

😁😎🤗best wishes 😁😎🤗thanks

[@paulpierce2051]

Can tell this was prior to lumber prices going crazy

[@davidb9708]

Why not use your router to notch the wood instead of chisselling? And maybe scrap metal along the bottom of the base 2x4's for smoother skiing?

[@SowtheLand]

No reason. Chicken tractor has wheels. the metal may get caught on the long grass. I like the idea though. thanks!

[@waltlars3687]

Since all you cuts for the half lap joints are going to the same depth just mount the router to a plate wider than the half lep adjust the depth of cut a lil bit deeper for each pass