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Chicken Tractor

Comparison of models

Hoop House

Sustainability

Trials and Tribulations

Planned Improvements

 

 Hoop House Materials

 

  • 10’ x 18’ and 8' tall
  • plastic tarp roof is strapped over ribs of stainless steel pipe
  • steel frame attached to new pressure treated 6x8 frame
  • 1” square hardware cloth bottom
  • five 10’long roost poles
  • 30 nest boxes planned
  • 2 hanging bucket feeders, one hanging 7 gallon waterer
  • hoop house purchased on the internet, sold as a portable garage
  • Cost: about $500 plus $500 shipping
  • Capacity: 175 adult layers

 

 

  • electric netting
  • solar charger
  • cost: $350