That is awesome. I`ve been looking at some portable `tractors` as well... while I try to sell the wife on the idea.
The only difference I would do, is to put a set of mountain bike tires on one end, that flip down, or up and out of the way, and then it is movable by one person.
That has to be one of the sweetest designs I`ve ever seen though!!!
GREAT post!!
Mother Earth News had a Model EGG chicken tractor. It is so cute
A Classy Model-Egg Chicken Coop (Coupe) - DIY - MOTHER EARTH NEWS
^ I saw that one in MEN before too, but it's not really portable, without equipment.
x10 on the cool factor though.
On a completely different note, given our early thaw this year, we seem to have a banner # of prairie chickens moving in around my place. If I can keep the racoons and coyotes at bay, should have a good year!!
"I loves chick'n huntin'!!"
Here is a chicken breed chart that I found interesting.
An Alphabetical List of More than 60 Chicken Breeds With Comparative Information
Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart
Thats a great chart Taz. Very good descriptions of the breeds. The discussion on the Orpington's (buff) is the breed I went with and the chart is very accurate IMO.
Here is a video on how to butcher a chicken with the feathers on.
I do the same thing but even easier. I just grab the skin on the breast and pull, it tears and then I work it around the bird. Only use shears to cut the head, feet and end of the wings off. Takes me about a minute to dress one out.
If you know someone who ties flies save the cape for them. Good old webby hackle for wet flies is hard to come by since the hackle suppliers went to breeding for dry fly hackle.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me Liberty or give me death." Patrick Henry, Virginia House of Burgesses, March 23, 1775
Quo Vadis?
Luke 22:36, And he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
emergencyfoodssupplies.com
Can't remember if I gave this link to you or not, but if so here it is again. It is a very good place that has wonderful info on chickens. We are thinking about getting a few this summer and try our hand out to find the best breed for our area. We need a very cold hardly bird that can stand temps in the winter around 10 degree's (lowest) but not all the time. Any ideas out there?
Raising BackYard Chickens, Build a Chicken Coop, Pictures of Breeds
I'm very happy with our Buff Orpington's. They are very heavy birds and so far seen to be good egg layers. In my previous research I found they are suppose to be good mothers and go broody pretty easy. This was confirmed on the chicken breed chart you posted a few days back. That chart also said the were a very cold hardy breed (which I wasn't aware of). They also seem to tolerate summers heat pretty well. Mine was pretty young last summer and held up well to upper 90's ok. This summer will tell the story.
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