I really didn't want to need to feed/water the chickens too much, but at the same time only having four didn't really necessitate a massive system. I found this video for a feeder (https://youtu.be/pzW4YytXYaQ ), and then bought some sideways chicken nipples off of amazon and <~$20 later it was done. I've since gone in and made the street elbows for the feeder a little longer than he recommends, which has made them truly zero waste.
Also, a couple of good wheels from Tractor Supply (https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/titan-casters-4-in-rigid-poly…) on the one side and some handles on the other and boom, chicken tractor.
Finally, I noticed one person that had extended the rungs on the ramp out... my chickens love that and are on them almost all the time. Lastly, I put a quick 1x2 at the top of the ramp to keep the chips from spilling when I move it, but they really like roosting there, now.
Comments
Ana White Admin
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 11:30
Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful build!
TwoCuteKids
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 18:32
Bravo!
Both of your projects are fantastic! I like a wax finish as well, it really draws out the details of the wood grain and is smooth to the touch.
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adeath
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 08:42
Thanks for the very kind
Thanks for the very kind words. I was picky when I selected the boards for the top. I loved how tight the graining was. It was interesting to see how the one board went almost white. I used minwax's paste finishing wax on this particular project. I rubbed it on by hand and then used a orbital buffer to bring out the shine.
bortoro
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 06:16
Beautiful
Both pieces came out great. I would like to know which lumber yard you are using in Houston if you do not mind sharing!!!
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adeath
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 06:48
Clark's Hardwood Lumber
Clark's Hardwood Lumber Company in the Heights. It's awesome place with every wood imaginable. 700 East 5th 1/2 Street, Houston, TX 77007
kernsbk
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 17:06
X's
Thank you so much for the comment you added about scribing the angles for the X's. After a lot of frustration; purchasing a carpenter's square, a sliding t-bevel, and a protractor; and ending up with cuts I just wasn't satisfied with ... I'm so glad I took the time to page through all the comments and found yours. I wouldn't have been able to finish without it. :) THANK YOU!!!
charid
Fri, 12/04/2015 - 16:01
to kernsbk
I've looked through pages of comments from the original plan and still haven't found the comment you are referring to. Do you recall what page it was on? I have two x's that I am ok with but next project I'd prefer a better cut.