Erecting a chicken tractor is especially convenient in suburban areas, where households may be looking

to keep only a handful of birds. Chicken tractor plans come fairly simple and are generally easy to put

together—not to mention cost effective, some running as little as $100. Materials needed to build a

chicken tractor are easy to come by. Often all that is needed is plywood or any other recycled material

you want to use, wire, and screws. They usually come in an A-frame model, and are what’s referred to as

bottomless cages or pens, making them easy to drag around the yard. Nest boxes are also built along

with the coop, to prevent hens from burying their eggs in the earth.

Raising poultry comes with its benefits. Chickens provide free eggs, fertilization, and pest control as

they feed on critters. Chickens raised in the chicken tractor, are provided more mobility than those

found in a traditional coop. Also they are given access to lots of natural resources, so they are often

bigger/healthier chickens, which will likely yield more from your bird(s).

There are a multitude of plans that can be found to assist in building a chicken tractor yourself, even

if you are not the handiest with a hammer. Instructions are often step by step, making the process

simple, fun, and a great learning experience