Wolfdog91 6,269 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Just out of curiosity, for people keeping chickens over there in the UK , are chicken tractors popular or even a thing ? Was discussing this design for my new build ( usually build hoop styles but with the cost of metal and got curious about building one out of wood and A frames seem the easiest) Btw for thos who don't know chick tractors after basically just portable enclosures commonly used by people with small properties and alternative agriculture types. You just pick them up and move them every few days so they get fresh grass and stuff. Loved mine because I don't have a stinking chicken run and it kept tem protected from hawks and cats and stuff Edited July 1, 2023 by Wolfdog91 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,610 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 We would call that a Chicken Ark Mate. Cheers Arry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Some of the old farm yard ones iv'e seen sat rotting in old barns and never for sale have been total works of art and very grand things indeed.. Edited July 1, 2023 by fireman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,416 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Wolfdog91 said: Just out of curiosity, for people keep ing chickens of there , are tractors popular or even a thing ? Was discussing this design for my new build and got curious Yeah, sometimes they have wheels , some just have a lifting handle at each corner. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 6,269 Posted July 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Arry said: We would call that a Chicken Ark Mate. Cheers Arry Chicken Ark ? Nice lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 3,987 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 It’s red mites we get problems with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 A lady round our way has got 1. .......... she's got 2 huge chicken sheds in 1 area, then she has 1 chicken ark on wheels in a separate area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
comanche 2,799 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 There is a similar design used for rabbits called the Morant Ark. It's named after Major Morant a retired Victorian Army Officer . He didn't actually invented the ark , just built some to his own design and promoted a system of outdoor rabbit rearing that also bears his name . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzeryn 0 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 (edited) They're not as common in the UK as they are in some other places, but they're definitely gaining traction (pun intended!). Using wood and A frames sounds like a solid alternative. Plus, there's something satisfying about crafting something with your own hands, right? I've found chicken tractors to be a game-changer, especially if you don't have a massive property. It's like a mini chicken RV, giving them fresh pastures while keeping them safe from predators. Speaking of keeping our feathered friends happy and healthy, it's crucial to feed them right. I stumbled upon this great resource about proper chicken diets: https://expertchicken.com/unraveling-the-diet-of-chickens-can-they-eat-grapes-tomatoes-and-bananas . It's amazing how much a balanced diet can impact their well-being. Edited March 23 by Buzzeryn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDDIE B 3,120 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 01/07/2023 at 22:25, comanche said: There is a similar design used for rabbits called the Morant Ark. It's named after Major Morant a retired Victorian Army Officer . He didn't actually invented the ark , just built some to his own design and promoted a system of outdoor rabbit rearing that also bears his name . Morant WWW.SCRIBD.COM asdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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