Fewer people, though, may be familiar with the chicken tractor.
In this article
What is a chicken tractor?
What are the benefits of a chicken tractor?
Chicken tractors, as their name indicates, also have benefits for anyone who cultivates their land.
Who should use a chicken tractor?
Chicken tractors work best for people with larger plots of land and smaller flocks.
How to Build a Chicken Tractor
1.Choose a plan or design.
The one thing you want to avoid is pressure-treated lumber.
3.Construct your frame.
Building a chicken tractor frame is fairly straightforward as far as woodworking projects go.
If you are not sure, err on the side of too big, rather than too small.
4.Build the sheltered portion.
6.Add wheels, handles, and transport mechanisms.
7.Check your work.
If the food is untouched, you will know the tractor is predator-proof.
Best of all, they are simple, cheap, and easy to build yourself!
So give a chicken tractor a try!
You might find it to be the chicken keepers second-best friend after the chickens, of course.
