Why we Don't Use Joel Salatin Style Chicken Tractors

[@godselect37]

We did a John Suscovich style tractor which is very similar and I agree. Its versatility on a homestead is invaluable. We have used it as a grow out shelter for younger layers, quarantine for new goats on the farm, before adding them to our pasture and for broilers. I'm wanting to try them as a little green house this fall, when all our animals have settled in for winter.

[@LumnahAcres]

I bet it will work great for a green house!

[@goodingwashington6099]

You are doing exactly what Joel was hoping younger Farmers shall do.

[@cliffpalermo]

From seeing Joel in action I think he would appreciate your process. Planning on building a similar style structure myself since I have a few cattle panels and some old fence posts laying around.

[@jsy3359]

Just built a hoop coop chicken tractor for my broilers. All the reasons you listed are spot on. Looking forward to putting layer hens in it after broilers are done. Next year, may even try turkeys after broilers are out. Also may put it out in early spring with clear plastic and use as a greenhouse. Or over summer with pots of berries inside as it is bird proof. The hoop coop chicken tractor is so versatile! And as someone who has had back surgery recently, I love that it is easy to get into to care for chickens and feed. Love my hoop coop tractor!

[@MoonShadowRayne]

You are the best father. Kids are so picky when eating these days. I like how you said to your child she had to at least try the onions and zucchini.

[@terrykunst3883]

Al, you did it again. This is exactly what we need. Thank you

[@ubetchya78]

After seeing Dan's "Grass-fed Homestead" cattle panel greenhouse, and your chicken tractor I am sold on this being even better than the John S chicken tractor. One can easily customize this to have perches, semi-built in feeders and waterers, and even nesting boxes. I like that you figured out the old use a 2x4 to roll up the sides with trick.

[@50shadesofgreen]

When a item of equipment is Multi versatile it saves money and time which is both precious when you're modern homesteading !! Dinner looked delicious thank for sharing folks !! Take care and God bless !!

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! Yes it sure does!

[@simidhel]

I love the versatility of your chicken tractors and to me they just seem to be generally more accessible whilst still being readily mobile and also feel a lot less claustrophobic. In case it helps, rather than cutting each slice of zucchini in half, I find it easier to cut the zucchini length ways in half or quarters first and then hold it together and slice it up :)

[@simidhel]

Bah, wrote my comment and then read the others and it looks like David already pre-empted me on most of this so feel free to ignore. That'll teach me to be late to the video today :)

[@LumnahAcres]

Lol :)

[@LumnahAcres]

We will have to try them that way

[@piaspermacultureedu9460]

Lots of good points about tractor design for chickens.Glad you are taking note.

[@MichaelVandeburg]

I was thinking about making something similar to it. You might want to add some hooks for a tie strap if you ever get some strong storms so you can anchor it down. We have a lot of strong storms in Texas and I thinking it would get flipped over and the chickens killed or scattered to hell and back. I was wanting somethin light weight but not on a car trailer style for layers. Something easy to move by hand but wouldn't get destroyed by high winds. Not sure what style. I love the fact that if you quit chickens you can switch over to raising plants in them. No waste.

[@seanmoloney7621]

I love the 'Got to try' with the zucchini. That's great parenting! Teaching the importance of stepping outside what you know to discover new things. Well done!

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! I bet you are going to have alot of zucchinis in your future! :)

[@perkinshomestead]

I like your chicken tractor and how you can just walk into standing up. We just built one like Joel Salatin for our little chicks. My husband is planning on making a stationary coop for the wintertime. I have seen them on KZbin where you can attach the chicken tractor to a stationary coop that the hens can nest in. Also, people are building the coop part of it with vinyl flooring for easy cleaning and nesting boxes on the outside for easy access. We haven't decided what we are doing yet for when our hens start laying. We usually follow what Justin Rhodes is doing, but are open for ideas like yours. I love that you can use it as a greenhouse also. Now to see if my husband will build it.

[@megiramos9695]

Do you have a plan for that hoop tractor? I would especially like to know how to make that door. We made a hoop coop like this but the cattle panels are cut in half, so they’re not that tall. We have to crawl in, but it was good for meat babies. It doesn’t have wheels either and we had to prop up a dog kennel door with cinder blocks on the one end. We couldn’t figure out how to do that. I would love to make what you made. We used hardware cloth, but, that there looks perfect. Especially since I will be ordering more chicks this spring to add color to the basket. Did you use this as a brooder as well? Or move them there when their feathers came in? Also, how did you apply your greenhouse plastic.

[@francislambert5189]

Happy Newyear to you all...P.S. @3:37 where you panning for Gold? curious. Peace:)

[@carolynwinters2921]

I have been watching your show. I am 82 years old and raised 5 kids, horses, goats. chickens, rabbits, sheep, you name it on the do-it-yourself method. Would you like a comment or two? When I would make cookies, I baked them in a sheet pan and cut them apart later into different shapes. The children wondered why they couldn't have round cookies like their friends.I told them, round cookies took too much time. The garden kept producing an abundance of zucchini. Ah ha, round cookies. I cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds. Beat up a couple of eggs, added salt and cinnamon for flavor. Dipped the rounds into the egg mixture, then into a breading layer of wheat germ on both sides. Arranged the rounds on a sheet pan and baked them until crispy. The kids burst into the kitchen, home on the school bus, smelling the cinnamon smell as they arrived. I opened the oven. ROUND COOKIES, they chanted. Wonderful way to use extra zucchini.

[@66bigbuds]

If you put the pellets on the ground, where to you put your scratch feed?

[@tpfarm3535]

I agree the versatility of this tractor makes it a better building choice! Going back to watch chicken tractor 101 again!

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks!

[@davidjohnston1971]

I like your chicken tractors for the same reasons. Ease of access, still lightweight to move, chickens, ducks, turkeys, or greenhouse. Versatility, is essential on a homestead. When slicing your zucchini, slice in half lengthwise, then lay them flat side by side, and cut into smaller pieces. They are more stable on the flat, and easier to chop small. When sauteing with onions. add onions first, stir to coat with oil, add garlic, stir, and cook onions until they start to become translucent, and soften. At this point you can add your zucchini, which don't need as long to cook. Keep an eye on them, don't let them burn, burnt onion and garlic are bitter. This is a good method when cooking onions with softer veggies, like zucchini. The onions have time to cook down, and soft veggies don't become mushy. The longer onions cook the sweeter they get. Something tells me you're going to need a lot of different recipes for zucchini.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! Yes we will be eating and freezing a lot of zucchini! :)

[@bjg770]

Same principle as Joel’s. You modified it for your needs and excellent for non commercial use. Good job 👍!!

[@Paintzthehallz]

I've been thinking of using the same design of Chicken tractor myself, but I am curious about how the chickens fare in the winter? I know you live in the mid-east coast area right? I don't know how harsh your winters are, but here in Kansas we get pretty cold.

[@LumnahAcres]

We get harsh winters! down to -40f our chickens stay in a small green house in the winter. I am sure the tractor would work just as good. Line the bottom with two rows of hay for a wind break.

[@Dan-yw9sg]

I really like that type of chicken tractor also! It seems to have a lot of advantages over the others that I have seen. Is it your original design? Do you have plans, or is there a place to research more info on that design? Materials list, etc? We love zuchinni and onions! Also with some mushrooms, as others have mentioned, and garlic and a little crushed red pepper and salt. Thanks for sharing!

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! I have older videos on build the tractor on the channel. I need to build another one and take detail photos of it and make an e book. Gina loves mushrooms

[@singleman1986]

I agree. This style is way more 'versatile' and easier to move. I bet it's way fast and cheap to build also.

[@LumnahAcres]

Yes it doesnt cost much to make them, and the longest part to make is the door

[@SunfireWoods]

Dan 821 do a search on KZbin for cattle panel greenhouse. I believe the originator of the design is Texas Prepper2. He sells a very detailed how-to on Amazon for the cattle panel greenhouse.

[@Dan-yw9sg]

Hyder Enterprises I will check it out! Thanks!

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

I really like your 'chicken tractor(s)' design! I have been researching on KZbin, poultry publications, and units that are already constructed for sale. Your design is my pick for our homestead, it is the most versatile for ALL types of fowl. I am starting my homesteading at an older age than most and having to bend over to perform anything is highly undesirable! I have been thinking, "why doesn't Al use the Kubota for moving the chicken tractors"? You answered that question in this video, you can see more and have better control of what is happening to your 'Trex's', than you would from the seat of the 'bota'. I can't wait to see your design 'close up' at the Hand Hewn Farm (3) day Hog Harvesting Class! We love you guys God Bless.

[@LumnahAcres]

We cant wait to meet you at the class! In my free time I should build another tractor and take detail photos and make an e book of it. I hate bending over too! :)

[@julieenslow5915]

As for the barn build - yes I do believe (weather permitting) you can do all that to finish up the framing of that other side of the barn tomorrow. Man on a mission - hard to hold a good man down!

[@lilbitatatime3763]

Great tractor! I really like the walk-in hoop style tractors. Hoping to build one in 2018. Our favorite way to eat zucchini is by using a Spiralizer. It's just like eating spaghetti. I make a garlic butter Parmesan sauce and fry up ground beef, it's real tasty! We also serve it with marinara sauce. When our children were younger they were served "No thank you" helpings.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! That sounds like a great recipe! Good luck with the tractor! We love ours!

[@cathyroe3799]

Mushrooms are good in that mix. I sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over sliced zucc as I saute it. I have also tried basil and lemon with it and that was good.

[@LumnahAcres]

Mushrooms sound delicious in the mix! Thanks! Gina would love that!

[@PineSG]

A favorite way to eat zucchini is to cut them into bit size pieces, place on a large baking sheet, then lightly spritz with olive oil, salt and pepper. Next bake in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes or until tender. Then pull them out and lightly cover with shredded parmesan cheese and flavored bread crumbs ( we use crushed croutons) then put back in the oven until the cheese melts. A nice light side dish and a good complement to .... Chicken!

[@LumnahAcres]

That sounds great! We will have to try it! Thanks!

[@junejones4093]

Very respectful explanation of what works best for your homestead.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! Got your card in the po box today! Olivia hasn't seen it yet! Thank you!

[@carimitchell6138]

I like this tractor design! I'm getting my first ever batch of meat chickens in a few weeks and have been trying to decide what I wanted to build. I think I may do this, but smaller. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@theAbstruseJuice]

How does it do in high winds?

[@homesteadinthewoods4841]

Excellent chicken tractor. I like that you can also use it as a greenhouse to start your plants !!

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! Yes it worked awesome to start our plants in this spring!

[@portugeeprepper6821]

Just made that same side the other night except I added yellow squash too. Thanks guys

[@LumnahAcres]

I wish we had some yellow squash!

[@russellraposa2461]

I believe i did compliment on the absolutely versatile nature of your chicken tractors . I have got to find cattle panels or concrete floor mesh to build myself one or two

[@LumnahAcres]

Do you have a tractor supply near you?

[@russellraposa2461]

They are expensive at Paris grain and really expensive at my local grain shop . But i will try a tractor supply. Not local

[@LumnahAcres]

They are around $25 at our Tractor supply

[@russellraposa2461]

So did you use 4 or 6 cattle panels per chicken tractor

[@LumnahAcres]

Just 2 per tractor

[@MrBigmike7118]

How do you keep predators out of the plastic covered tractor? Snakes, raccoons etc?

[@rfoehn5215]

Bigmike17 My thoughts exactly! It may seem convenient until the entire flock is wiped out by predators!

[@johnchase4408]

You do know there's chicken wire covered cattle panel right?!

[@cxoot]

@@johnchase4408 Exactly!!!

[@disco0752]

A rather remarkable explanation for exceptional modifications to the chicken tractor according to your mechanical strategy and design. Now, will Joel Salatin buy it? Maybe. Not to keen on enclosing living things in plastic in the summer. Moisture and respiratory issues you know. Actually dinner looks pretty dang good. Hello ladies! Even though I am off by a couple of years. Happy homesteading folks!

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

why are you closing coop for night if you have it behind an electric fence?

[@LumnahAcres]

To keep them safe from aerial predators such as owls.

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

ah, so they are bold enough to go inside... good to know :)

[@larryc7452]

I like the setup. Do you have any problems with snakes getting in your chicken tractors?

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! No not that I know of. If we did I be the little T rexs would eat the snake!

[@davisfamily1712]

Neat design. The reasoning behind Salatin’s method is to max out your capacity. In a 10x12 he has 75 birds. Takes 1 minute to move. The $ is in the time you spend. The cost is in being there. I get that this can be like a brooder as well, I think for efficiency though, having a brooder set up like Salatin’s where they are doing a mass amount of chicks all together & then 75 of them per pen, would yield better results. Have you tried the Salatin tractor? If so what were your thoughts on it?

[@Yeshuaschosen]

I prefer this style myself because you can use it for so many different things.Did I mention easier to build too?

[@jamesdooley1624]

Can you post plans for that tractor?

[@GaiaCarney]

Hi Lumnah Acres, thank you for this video & info! I don’t know who Joel Salatin is, but your ‘chicken tractor’ is thoughtful & warm at night💚🐥

[@morganfunk1670]

What kind was it

[@robinbrooks2201]

A little side bar, to get rid of the onion smell on your hands is really simple. While rinsing your hands under cool water, RUb your hands with a stainless steel spoon. It neutralizes the onion smell. It really works.

[@LumnahAcres]

OH wow! That seems super simple too! Does it work with garlic smell too?

[@GinaOzarks]

As an Italian I make zucchini sauté with onions in olive oil. Then beat a few eggs with grated cheese and add to sauté. It's delicious!

[@LumnahAcres]

That sounds good!

[@FarmFreshIB]

I often add tomatoes, both red and green or even fresh okra to that zucchini and onion saute that you were fixing. Yum!

[@LumnahAcres]

We have never tried that! Now we will! Thanks

[@tracyhayward1920]

Why are you using a different kind of chicken tractor this year? These look so much better than the ones with the blue tarps. And I did see you use them to start plants in the Spring this year.

[@terribowles5085]

Add a little seasoning salt along with some Italian seasoning while sautéing and then sprinkle some granted parmesean cheese over it. I do that with potatoes and onions.... YUM

[@LumnahAcres]

That does sound yum! I am hungry now! :)

[@russellraposa2461]

I usually sautee my onions until almost clear before adding my thin sliced zucchini so they dont get slimy. And i use Portuguese sea salt along with paprika and Portuguese olive oil. . But summer squash plain old salt pepper and butter till slightly crisp

[@virginiareid5336]

When I fry zucchini, I mix up a batter and fry in in a small amount of oil. My battered vegetables taste best when I fry them in my regular cast iron skillet.

[@anthonysharp9136]

My two fave things to do with zucchini are thinly sliced friend in butter, and baked with tomatoes and mozzarella.

[@LumnahAcres]

We have never had either! We will have to try them thanks!

[@lolorton]

Anthony Sharp that sounds awesome

[@nicolespeaks3257]

Any suggestions to prevent neighbor dogs or foxes from digging under?

[@mynameisprivate158]

I'm wondering if greenhouse plastic works like you think it does? "It keeps the chicks warm at night" It has been my experience that greenhouse plastic has the best greenhouse effect during the daytime when the sun is hitting it and I find greenhouse plastic much less greenhousey at night.

[@LowHangingFruitForest]

Do you have the plans for them available?

[@LumnahAcres]

I have a playlist of videos on the chicken tractors kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSbhXqupr90iLM

[@mar91942]

I live in Texas so I can't use Joel's type tractor in the summer without risking them dying. I have one that I use in the winter. I like this style. Its close to the Suscovich style tractor that I use

[@Atillathepun]

One thing I like to do with zucchini is to slice them lengthwise into thin planks (just a little bit thicker than 1/8 inch) lightly salt them and let them sit on a single layer on a rack for a couple hours. . .this draws extra water out of them. Then I use them as is, or I grill them, then use them as the "noodle" layers in a lasagna.

[@LumnahAcres]

We have used them in lasagna but never grilled them that way! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertwilkinson8115]

LOL It amazes me how young amateur hobbyists know so much more than experienced professional commercial producers!

[@anniegaddis5240]

Is there a set of plans for your Chicken Tractor? I made mine from just looking at yours, but some people want plans. A also like your mobile coop and would like plans for that too. Thanks!

[@LumnahAcres]

I dont. I am thinking about making plans for them this winter when things slow down a bit! What do you think?

[@rickrhoton9012]

Growing up my folks would take zucchini, yellow crookneck, and a yellow onion cook them together and add cheddar cheese. It was very yummy!

[@LumnahAcres]

That sounds really good!

[@1975Jdonov]

If you grate the onion and zucchini and add some bread crumbs you can make some fritters. It is one of my favorite zucchini dishes.

[@LumnahAcres]

That sounds good! DO you fry them?

[@1975Jdonov]

I like to fry them but you could bake. I like to fry them in bacon fat lol.

[@LumnahAcres]

bacon fat! UMMMM.....

[@1975Jdonov]

Lumnah Acres one important step I forgot to add is you want to lightly salt the zucchini and onion and let the sit on something absorbent to drain off some moisture so the fritters hold together better when frying.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks!

[@williambonnie9229]

Did the chicken that got hit with the ramp die?

[@hrisaacs07]

About how many meat birds can that tractor hold

[@borisjohnson1944]

My Mum used to make that onion and zucchini dish, cooked in butter. :-)

[@TeeTee6039]

I'm going to try tge onion trick. You can also replant to root to grow more onions

[@LumnahAcres]

That would be pretty neat to re grow the onion!

[@Steve-ps6qw]

I'm really digging that tractor/greenhouse thing, really good idea....I hate bending over all the time. I saw the 30 minute tractor for $30 but do you have a video on building that tractor? Also, did you buy or build NYC? looks nice!

[@sweetheartsmom]

Here is the best zuchinni casserole; Not healthy but now and then it is ok; it is layered with 3 layers; the first is simmered zuchinni slices and sliced onions; simmer just til tender crisp; second layer is a can of cream of chicken soup and a large container of sour cream; the next layer is a pack of original pepperidge farm stuffing mix plus 1 whole stick of melted butter; start with the stuffing and end with the stuffing; bake at 350 for about an hour; til the liquids are bubbling up through the top layer; omg you will love this; you can also make it and freeze it prior to baking;

[@LumnahAcres]

We will have to give it a try!

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

I do really like your style better too. I have back issues, so all of that bending for Salatin's would not work for me. 👍

[@LumnahAcres]

sorry to hear about the back

[@Erin_The_Lotus]

What state is this in? I noticed the fog

[@LumnahAcres]

We are in NH

[@johnredhd]

Zucchini, potatoes, and onions fried together are delicious!

[@LumnahAcres]

That sounds so good! You are making me hungry

[@shallowcreekfarm9282]

Like your videos and appreciate you sharing your knowledge.Have a great day. Thanks

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks!

[@terrencebrennan1702]

Whatever works for you is what you should use. The one point that you made that should convince everyone you are making the correct choice is that you have multiple uses for the chicken tractor. Saves resources for other things you need. Nothing bugs me more than seeing things sit around unused for 11 months a year until needed for one job for a short spell. A small or fledgling homestead really cannot afford to do that. Great video, and BTW, I make zukes, onions, and garlic for my kids all the time, we love it. Works with yellow squash too!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Thank you AL for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden bye 👋 bye 👋 👨‍👩‍👧👸👕👓🐩🐔🐓🐥🐈🐖🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@budsmi8687]

a simple way for zucc is slice, flour, little salt and fry, lightly brown or crispy

[@mkllove]

Great, you've found something that works for YOU, what Joel does works for him, I just found your attitude overwhelmed everything else.. tell everyone, without aspersions that this smaller scale option is good for you, up until the 9:00 mark where you started cooking I was completely unhappy with your video. If you're not a commercial farmer this makes sense, Joel's works for him because that's the largest size/cheapest coop to build that you can drag manually. BOTH are excellent at what they do,FOR what they do, right ?

[@johnchase4408]

There was no attitude or "aspersions". You're awfully delicate to be getting butthurt over Joel Salatin. Maybe you have a bromance type man crush. Al gave the reasons why he thought his version is best for him. And he's 100% correct. You didn't like the 1st 9 minutes... lmao. Because he showed why his version is better. You're not going to find a more humble guy on KZbin. I can't say the same about Mr. Salatin.

[@sathiskumar7594]

just a thought. can you put some crates for the little chicks inside the tractor. . they won't get soaked if rain water running through.. no offense...

[@BullittMcQueen1]

I think that is partly what the hay is for. The hay provides a bed a little off the ground.

[@LumnahAcres]

Good Idea, We hope the hay will do the same.

[@evephillips6701]

Nice....Olivia always looks forward eagerly to saying the closing line...she's so cute!

[@LumnahAcres]

She sure loves saying it!

[@eaglegoldengate4184]

That's the trick, Olivia. If you don't like the veggies, BURY them in mashed potatoes! I still do it with some kinds of kraut and I'm old as the hills!

[@LumnahAcres]

It is a good trick! I still use it too! :)

[@Rattlerjake1]

You can plant the root that you cut off of the onion and it will grow another onion or chives.

[@LumnahAcres]

We will have to try that!

[@Rattlerjake1]

There are other plants you can do it to also - lettuce, celery, carrots, cabbage.

[@Rattlerjake1]

Take the onion root and set it on a wet paper towel in a small container and in a few days you will see new (white) roots appear and the top of the piece will start growing upward. Then move them to some moist soil in a small pot. I keep the pot in a clear bag to maintain humidity until they are growing well, then out to the garden. I do the same with celery, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, etc.

[@steveschnatz790]

I feel like we're encroaching on your family time at the dinner table so maybe if you started off in end it off but didn't do the accelerated Pace thing like all the way through and have some privacy for yourselves but we love seeing you and we love spending time with you

[@LumnahAcres]

Thank you! Yes, we only share part of our dinner with you and we stop and have some family time and then finish! :)

[@welshharlequin7722]

With all of your excitement and speaking ability, you really need to get someone's attention in the children's workshop world, like Sesame Street. You have a way with your performance. Mondernsteaders Rockin it.

[@LumnahAcres]

I couldn't see myself on sesame street! Lol. Thank you for the compliment!

[@welshharlequin7722]

I totally can. In a good way. Like teaching the kids. How to farm.

[@recyclingeyes]

one of my families favorites with zucchini is to cut it thick and sauté in some chicken stock... the other is to make chocolate zucchini bread and muffins...

[@LumnahAcres]

Those both sound delicious! Thanks for sharing

[@recyclingeyes]

btw, you can also get spiral slicers to make "pasta" from zucchini... (veggetti)

[@kreaper]

Love the family dinners :)

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks! We love the feedback!

[@tinaluise9308]

I always cut the root off first and I never cry

[@newburghwildlife]

Add a little beef Bullion and some veggies seasoning to your zucchini and onions. This is my favorite way to eat it

[@yakovkirkwood5550]

Would you mind sharing your schematics and estimated cost, so I could replicate this?

[@chelemichele1524]

I wouldn't have added salt just fresh garlic. But looked yummy

[@colleenrodamer6230]

Love that idea great stuff thanks for sharing

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks

[@michaeltodd813]

I think his tractors are more for meat chickens.

[@elizabethvanwyk2627]

Zucchini soup and or stir-fry is amazing!

[@LumnahAcres]

Those both sound delicious! I love soups in the fall!

[@1krmorris]

zucchini and onions is the bomb, especially with garlic and mushrooms.

[@LumnahAcres]

Gina would love the Mushrooms!

[@1krmorris]

Lumnah Acres this is my go to veggies you can add so much to it. Sometimes it's green beans, asparagus, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, squash. lol whatever I have sitting in the counter.

[@LumnahAcres]

we did this with baby beets the spring it was delicious!

[@morganfunk1670]

How do you keep you chickens from getting electricouded to death

[@tybell8899]

Onion trick has "NEVER" worked for me.. But I have gotten lighting fast at cutting onions different ways.

[@kevingannon7356]

I had those red and white waterer and the water didn't come out. My chickens weren't get water after 12pm but the reserve was full. smh

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I do like that chicken tractor...have to build a new one for our place in the next couple weeks...might borrow a few ideas.....oh....watching your dog running around the coop....ever had trouble with the dog getting at your birds? I'd be giving him/her a big ol NO!! We had troubles with our German Sheps at first...till we learned NO around the chicks....great vid!!

[@blakemerryman3563]

Anyone else notice him dropping the coop ramp on that ducks head?!? Lololol

[@marbarnes7063]

Those baby chicks soon learn when you are getting ready to move the chicken tractor and will move to the front. I've seen several people move them and they always run to the front....as soon as they learn that when you lift up the rope, it's gonna move. lol

[@LumnahAcres]

It is amazing how fast the catch on!

[@agargoyle12345]

They learn that it'll stir up bugs when that front board pulls through the grass...

[@russellraposa2461]

Exactly what I had yesterday

[@nicolespeaks3257]

How did you erect your doors?

[@stormriderstudios]

So who got the door dropped on them at 3:18 ? :P

[@saltycowgirl]

ok I laughed out loud when your daughter didn't like her veggies and did the ebby jebbys shudder... lol

[@daynecox3149]

Keep it up it make my day watching you lot. :-)

[@LumnahAcres]

Glad we could help! :)

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Can I make a little house like this but let it be permanent? I could use tarps that I roll up and down for shade as well as situate the coop under a tree. I can create the run just outside the door. Can I do that? Because these people in California are spending several hundred dollars for cute coops that look like Swiss chalets. our only challenge is heat and farrel cats. and dogs.

[@LumnahAcres]

Yes you can.