Wolfdog91 7,867 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Well Dad has some extra chickens and the wife lives how some of them look so we decided to get a few to go with the quail....and the rabbits ....and the fish ..and soon to be goats.... Anyhow gonna make a little hoop coop tractor. Made two of these in the past all welded but family didn't take care of them and yeah..... But since metal costs more now days gonna go with the wood one. Anyway this is what we're gonna make . Was gonna do a A frame like my quail tractor but wife asked me very nicely not to due to all the cussing I did makingĀ the last one lol. Also these are ment to be moved every day or so instead of being stationary.Ā Most people make them 8'x10' and can have up to 30 birds in one pretty easy with daily movement buuut we're gonna have like 3-5 maybe more so we're make ours a bit smaller 5 wide , 10 long And had to cut the cattle panel down a bit so it want stupid tall. I'm 5'1" wife is 5'3 so 5' was pretty decentĀ Screws and plumbers strap to connect the panelĀ Mis calculated again a bit with the second panel but no biggie in screwed and moved up a bit And some 2x4's for the door and back Mix of 1x6's for theĀ backĀ And some sawzall work And the door ... Think my fitting is getting a little better ....Ā Aannnd chicken wire Still working on the tarp and nesting buckets but we're 98% there And got the wheel set up on last night but might need to get some better ones. Anyhow got a go steal these birds now lol 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franks dad 2,204 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Nice job mate Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 17,335 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Cracking Set up thatĀ Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 8,041 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Tidy job , fresh eggs lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 3,799 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Cracking job that is mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,867 Posted September 7 Author Report Share Posted September 7 And here we go 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,867 Posted September 7 Author Report Share Posted September 7 Think this should be plenty for these girls...now if they can stop fighting for a bit 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moocher71 4,221 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 5 minutes ago, Wolfdog91 said: Think this should be plenty for these girls...now if they can stop fighting for a bit Nice set up They will settle down in few daysĀ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve t 1,220 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Over here a fox could dig under that in no time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franks dad 2,204 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 8 hours ago, steve t said: Over here a fox could dig under that in no time Have you seen Wolfes arsenal ā¦. The Russians wouldnāt set foot on his land let alone a fox ā¦. Heās probably got a hidden roomĀ like arnie inĀ commandoĀ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franks dad 2,204 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 8 hours ago, steve t said: Over here a fox could dig under that in no time And rats .Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,867 Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 36 minutes ago, Franks dad said: Have you seen Wolfes arsenal ā¦. The Russians wouldnāt set foot on his land let alone a fox ā¦. Heās probably got a hidden roomĀ like arnie inĀ commandoĀ I'm still waiting for all the magical predators I never see to just appear because of the quail....maybe the chicken will get them out and about and killing them a lil easier . Got a good 200yd of open pasture all around my house should make easy work for the .243....or the .223....or the .17-5.56...or the ....ok really most of my rifles Seriously though...is it to much for a guy to wanna blast a coyote from hisĀ from yard ? 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franks dad 2,204 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 1 minute ago, Wolfdog91 said: I'm still waiting for all the magical predators I never see to just appear because of the quail....maybe the chicken will get them out and about and killing them a lil easier . Got a good 200yd of open pasture all around my house should make easy work for the .243....or the .223....or the .17-5.56...or the ....ok really most of my rifles Seriously though...is it to much for a guy to wanna blast a coyote from hisĀ from yard ? I agree mate ā¦. But I can imagine you having bazookas , grenade launchers , semi automatic heat seeking shit ā¦ ā¦ donāt spoil my dreamsĀ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,867 Posted 1 hour ago Author Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Welp wifey was something proud to show off one of her birds very first butt nuggets .... Seriously she video called me jumping up and down like a little girl on Christmas Ā 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,352 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago On 07/09/2025 at 17:06, Wolfdog91 said: Well Dad has some extra chickens and the wife lives how some of them look so we decided to get a few to go with the quail....and the rabbits ....and the fish ..and soon to be goats.... Anyhow gonna make a little hoop coop tractor. Made two of these in the past all welded but family didn't take care of them and yeah..... But since metal costs more now days gonna go with the wood one. Anyway this is what we're gonna make . Was gonna do a A frame like my quail tractor but wife asked me very nicely not to due to all the cussing I did makingĀ the last one lol. Also these are ment to be moved every day or so instead of being stationary.Ā Most people make them 8'x10' and can have up to 30 birds in one pretty easy with daily movement buuut we're gonna have like 3-5 maybe more so we're make ours a bit smaller 5 wide , 10 long And had to cut the cattle panel down a bit so it want stupid tall. I'm 5'1" wife is 5'3 so 5' was pretty decentĀ Screws and plumbers strap to connect the panelĀ Mis calculated again a bit with the second panel but no biggie in screwed and moved up a bit And some 2x4's for the door and back Mix of 1x6's for theĀ backĀ And some sawzall work And the door ... Think my fitting is getting a little better ....Ā Aannnd chicken wire Still working on the tarp and nesting buckets but we're 98% there And got the wheel set up on last night but might need to get some better ones. Anyhow got a go steal these birds now lol Nice little build that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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