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An introduction to chicken tractors
The idea is you move a chicken tractor across your pasture (or backyard) every day, or every few days, so your flock constantly has fresh vegetation to forage in. Chickens like to eat the tender tips of grass and weeds, and they especially relish bugs, slugs, and snails – which helps make a dent in the pest population on your property. As you move the tractor around, they leave their nitrogen- and phosphorus-rich manure behind them.
…All chicken tractors are comprised of a few basic components: an enclosed nesting area, a chicken “run” covered with wire mesh to exclude predators, and a frame with wheels so you can pull it around.
Building a chicken tractor seems like a great DIY project (though commercial models can be found for sale), and definitely worth a try if you find yourself with a large lawn that you’re interested in converting.
—2022-05-04T17:25Z
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