DIY CHICKEN TRACTOR (Small Scale) EASY

[@greenacrebirds]

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[@SowtheLand]

😊

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Yeah! 💚👨‍🌾

[@greenacrebirds]

Who loves sow the land. 👇

[@revrita1157]

Green Acre Birds everyone loves them ❤️

[@caroljohnson5879]

Green Acre Birds They are one of the best channels!

[@seek2find]

Yes!

[@brownfamilyracing-j4c]

My dad grew up during the 40's and they always had chickens, ducks, rabbits and pigeons in the back yard. In the 70's we were watching Foghorn leg horn and he decided I needed to experience raising chickens. He made a simple pen like yours but he just used old window screens or storm windows with chicken wire, took five of them and nailed them together with the ends being one half of a window frame, one being hinged. He put a rubber tarp or something on top, an open wooden keg with straw and the two hens laid in there. Simple, cheap and fast with no lumber work.

[@tmcruz825]

Looks like a lovely home for some chickens!

[@dianeblack8849]

Ikea of chicken tractors..you are so funny..love the overhang for shade..happy chickens.

[@tanapittsford5067]

Thanks. We added a handle to the lid, and chain so the lid doesn't fall all the way back and rip the hinges off. We put a kick stand board on the lid. When it's open, we unhook the chain, and the kick stand comes down to support the lid.

[@memesfarmhousedesigns9254]

Thank you! This is perfect. I have some 1x1 and only have 6 laying girls that need to get out and work out soon to be garden spot!

[@ssramage]

Solid build. I've been kicking around the idea of "pasture" raising some meat birds at our house, but wanted to keep it fairly low key. This looks great.

[@veracampbell9583]

Nice. I love how you show your building. It is very nice. Thank you and God bless y’all.

[@revrita1157]

Jason, can I offer a suggestion? I was thinking about this watching Justin Rhodes too and I wondered if maybe you guys put a small hook on the top you could have a place to keep the rope up of the ground. That would save you from bending down to grab the rope and also keep it out of the mud or from getting frozen in ice in the winter, too. 😊 Have a great day! ❤️

[@SowtheLand]

that is why I can unhook it. to store it on top of the coop when not in use. thanks!

[@revrita1157]

Sow the Land 👍🏽

[@BrendaJMay]

That Was Cool Jason Thanks For Sharing Your Chicken Tractor Build! Much❤Love & 🙏🏻😇🙏🏻God Bless 😘

[@edenhomestead5382]

Love this! I need to build a couple of these for enlisting help our birds to clear the grass growing along our woodchipped paths in our food forest. Our hens would love it!

[@chinnahale1255]

I just built this! I’m so thankful for your content 🥰 and I’m so excited to get my meat chicken.

[@heckmancs]

Started this tractor and love it. Have some bantams that were going to keep in here, plenty of space for them. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@KungFuM0nk3y]

Cool man, this is very close to what I want to do! Time to make my scrap pile variant.

[@GanderFlight]

Very cool! I like the idea of having two to rotate around for your meat runs- a little easier to move, some redundancy, and easy to keep consistent production without mixing bird ages

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Jason nice to see you and it amazing nice chicken coop build, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@marciajenkins819]

I really enjoy watching you build things. You are so meticulous.

[@6996katmom]

That's a nice looking tractor. Have a Wonderful & Blessed Day!

[@jakewaters1709]

Literally this weekend's project thanks man!!!!

[@SowtheLand]

Have fun!

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

I love all your build videos, keeping it simple. Master of simplicity

[@TheLastMinuteSurvivalist]

I don’t know why you have any dislikes. Great video brother, you truly are an inspiration. I’m actually in the process of moving to Trade Tennessee (North Easternmost part) and am planning to do just as you. I have a 31.4 acre lot but it’s mostly hill (former beef land) , so I’ll have to overcome that obstacle. You as well as many others on KZbin are what’s keeping me on track and helping me learn as much as I can. Thank you for all that you do.

[@checkyourbrakes]

Love this! We need the larger size this year, because we’ve got ten acres and an insanely bad tick infestation, But in future we might do smaller groups. I Love this design!

[@jasonseekoei5392]

Great video, shoutout from South Africa

[@SowtheLand]

thanks Jason. be well!

[@krinka1458]

It's was extremely helpful to see this from beginning to end

[@jeannel1065]

Nice build, with reasonable a price for someone starting a few chickens in the backyard. I know it’s meant for meat birds, but it could be used to grow out a few egg layers.

[@SowtheLand]

yes, for sure. maybe some rabbits too. thanks!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great looking coop, well thought out. Have a Blessed day.

[@sixpinkoneblue]

Having the lid flip over for shade is genius! For ease, someone could have two 2x4 boards ripped down the middle (Like you did for the frame) to put on the ground to prop up the lid for more stability or have two legs fashioned/ secured on the lid so they flip off and stand themselves when the lid is opened with a hinge or something (?) That doesn't make sense, does it? lol. It makes sense in my head though lol!! Thank you for the plans!

[@heyitsagoodlife]

ahh this was super helpful! thanks! don't need to build a chicken tractor but I needed to know how to make a box like this haha, thanks! great video!

[@therealhikebikemike]

Well done sir, on all accounts. I've seen a lot of chicken tractors and I like this the best! Thanks for sharing. I subscribed and I'm looking forward to seeing more videos. Take care

[@sonyagregory5711]

Don't get no simpler, than that! Cool tractor!😊❤

[@faithworksfarm4903]

Man, I get a little jealous of your tools! I might be a girl but I still love to build some stuff. Love the tractor it looks really good. The only thing I think I would do differently is put a bit of a pitch on the roof to keep it from holding water. Even then, it's not really that big of an area so it can't hold too much water after a storm. Other than that it looks lightweight but sturdy enough to keep the critters out. Great idea.

[@SowtheLand]

Thanks 👍

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

Really like this Jason and thank you for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.

[@jacquelinestravels]

Thankyou for sharing this video , i'm having trouble finding land to rent so i'm having to start at a much smaller scale here at my home garden in the uk . Thankyou for the free plans .

[@johnpolhemus5749]

I am looking at raising some meat birds this year, this is really helpful! Thanks!

[@LittleMountainLife]

Fantastic build video, Jason! Great looking tractor and I love the small size!

[@leveefarmlife1744]

You are my favorite channel. I hope the you will grow quickly

[@sharonanspach2734]

great way to build a chicken tractor! hope to one day meet you and your family

[@suemullinax8985]

You do very good woodwork.

[@Citystead]

Awesome build video! That's the perfect little tractor for smaller flocks.

[@chelemichele1524]

👍👍👍👍 You make things look so easy Have a good day 🌻🌻🌻

[@susandyhouse323]

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm actually wanting to make one for my indoor cats, so they can be outside with me when I'm doing yardwork. 😉😊😊😊

[@seek2find]

Thank you for sharing this with me for free!!

[@abaddon2479]

That’s a great little build dude.

[@janetwithers7427]

Great job on the chicken tractor. 👍🐔

[@jjime1175]

FYI you should run those 3” screws flush to just set into the wood the deeper you drive it the less wood there is on the head for strength and it will pull apart easier

[@curry1227]

So I’m a newbie when it come to woodworking and was wondering if anybody has the cut list for this project ?

[@zone6b481]

Maybe put a 2x2 on each end running across the structure and over hanging hinge side a foot or two to support the top shade door and take the strain off the hinges when open. (wind/gravity)

[@patriciabenavidez-munoz8078]

Looks great lucky 🐓 chickens and they get shade too 🙌

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[@Liveorlie]

I was just trying to find a good video thx

[@virginiareid5336]

Very nice. The design should be a easy, if one has knowledge of building.

[@gerrymarmee3054]

This was the greatest. I want to be able to move my 3 hens in the back yard to fertilize the grass.

[@rosea830]

Love this! It's a great idea for someone starting out!

[@rodmackinnon8497]

One of the benefits of being a designer, one can scale back any design we like. I noticed you are really burying those screws into the wood? Great video, cheers.

[@SowtheLand]

I did not have long enough screws. 😃

[@jenfox4485]

The world would be a better place if we had more families like yours! ❤

[@ashleyhavoc1940]

Really needed this particular info this week!!! Liked and appreciated content.

[@MGMissy]

Thank you for sharing this. Makes me wonder if I could really get some meat chickens after all!

[@janonthemtn]

THANKS, for the plans

[@happyfeetacres3397]

Thank you Jason..

[@YourAverageWitch]

That's a decent size for a little covey of 4-5 coturnix quail, too, if you make it a little shorter in height.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Good job Jason 🐣🐥🐓

[@armidaperez5360]

❤this better than large one

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

This is what I was asking about in just a few past videos! Thanks Jason! 😊👍🐓🐓🐓🐓

[@marytucker9404]

You have become a great builder. Love the coop!👍😊

[@joanreid2804]

Excellent video! Great design!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Awesome Jason.

[@livingtherufflife]

Love the freebie! Keep up the great work!

[@jimpokorny4598]

I like it !! Thanks Jason. 🐓🐓🐓

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

Cool tractor.

[@balconygarden3902]

Awesome and simple, thank you for sharing it!

[@FermentedHomestead]

Love this tractor!

[@moncio90]

Hello Jason! I have a question for you: why don't you put anything in the bottom/base/flor of the tractor? Here in Europe there are a lot of hens predators (foxes for example) and they are able to lift or dig and go inside to kill our birds during the night. Maybe a net could help from this point of view, even if you should have more problems to move the tractor with the animals and let them eat from the ground. So I would like what do you think about it. Thanks!!!

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

I found cross bracing everything with a corner of glue and plywood was the most frugal option.

[@timeflies2550]

Have you had any predators dig under these? How did you prevent predators if yes? How does this tractor do in heavy winds?

[@shaniaa9287]

So efficient. I love this idea👍❣️❣️❣️

[@virginiawiedower6151]

Nice chicken tractor Jason. Wouldn't the chickens need a perch off the ground to roost on or will they sleep on the ground? Love your channel & family.

[@SowtheLand]

meat chickens don't need a perch. you can. but not necessary. thanks

[@haneenalwahesh5522]

Love the video

[@walnuttreehomestead3149]

This looks so good

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Like the chick tractor.

[@litahsr.8226]

that looks nice great idea

[@sofosstudent]

Hi please kindly post the plans.

[@milasunflower_aguita_dulce]

How will they stay dry if it rained? Like, how will they be off the ground?

[@valdiobrigedoebomsilva7592]

*PARABÉNS AMIGO PELO PROFISSIONAL QUI É DEUS ABENÇOE FAMÍLIA*

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I can't find where the plans are free. It looks like I have to pay patreon. OK I went back and I could sign in with Google and then I could get the plans!!!! Thank you so much! I want to get chickens soon and want to move them around.

[@SowtheLand]

scroll down on the link. May have to sign in to Patreon. But you don't have to pay for the plans.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@SowtheLand I did scroll down and to sign in I have to buy a membership as far as I can tell. I will check again.

[@aquaundnagerkanal1650]

Hi from Germany! It's a great idea, but I have a question: How long is the tractor? Greetings from Germany

[@eirikausteng3543]

This was great. One question about predators though. You didn´t use anything in the bottom. Couldn´t a predator dig under? :)

[@SowtheLand]

That could happen. Never happened to me. The important thing is to always be moving them around.

[@rubyrosemurraylee8177]

I like how simple it looks to build I just have one question do you think 🤔 someone in a electric wheelchair 🦼 could move it around there backyard? And I love your channel to

[@SowtheLand]

it is pretty light. I am not sure how powerful the chair is. Seems like it would work.

[@loycemarch8409]

Good job.

[@justme-dee6888]

Love this smaller size chicken tractor! Just one question- do the chickens need a place to roost inside the chicken tractor? Thanks, love your channel!

[@bantamdude]

Where will they roost at night?

[@marianmcoy2349]

So do they live in the tractor? I just want nesting hens, but I want to use the tractor so they can eat my weedy areas.

[@dawnmorris3252]

Nice and simple 💚🌱💚

[@lauranavarro44]

Gracias lo voy aser

[@seek2find]

Excellent!

[@johnhasse3995]

would you not want a little floor so they could get up off the ground????

[@glendaruff125]

Are you going to be selling those? I am glad you are doing these.

[@jenniferandrews6487]

Awesome, great job! 👏🏼

[@davidgreco751]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@loregordon1778]

Hello Jason, would you use this for laying hens? Is it practical for year round housing, of just as an alternative to free range ?