On May 9, 4:33 pm, t...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(JustTom) wrote:
> On Fri, 9 May 2008 14:44:59 -0700 (PDT), neilatay...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> >I am new to the poultry hobby and would like to set up a chicken
> >tractor somewhere on our property. My biggest question is how ya'll
> >are able to move your chicken tractor (open on the bottom) form place
> >to place without running over or letting loose chickens in the
> >process. I am picturing myself lift up on end of the tractor and
> >hauling it from point a to point b then having my chickens (agitated
> >as they should probably be due to having their home slightly upended
> >and moving/bouncing around) just freaking out running out the opening
> >or under wheels or (fill in catastrophic chicken experience here). Am
> >I over-thinking the issue? Should I just build my chicken tractor and
> >just move it to see what happens?
>
> Yep, just let it happen.
>
> When mine were younger and much smaller, I had a few who would sneak
> out if I had it raised too high, but I just herded them back in the
> side door. Now, they're too too busy moving with it. None really
> hang out at the rear looking to escape.
>
> As for smoo****ng them, no, they really do learn to move along with
> it, most of them in the front. Just start greeting them as you
> approach, and they anticipate and look forward to it. They actually
> try to outrace each other for that first nip of new grass. Of
> course, you should always go slow and easy just in case there are any
> slowpokes.
>
> hth,
> tom
Yes - that is very helpful. Many thanks! I look forward to getting
started.
-neil
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