Chicken Tractor Plans
A chicken tractor is a bottomless mobile coop you drag across the yard. Hens get fresh grass and bugs daily, the lawn gets fertilized, and you skip cleaning the run.
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4×8 ft typical
Run
Integrated
Materials
$200-$500
Build time
1-2 weekends
Best for
- Pasture-based keepers
- Lawn improvement
- Avoiding the muddy run problem
- Renters who can't build permanent structures
What's included
- Open or wire floor (hens stand on grass)
- Lightweight frame (PVC or 2×2 lumber)
- Wheels on one end for easy moving
- Built-in roost and nest box
- Quick-access door for daily egg collection
- Tarp or solid roof for weather
Build steps
- Material list (PVC or lightweight wood)
- Frame construction
- Wheel and handle attachment
- Wire floor or skirting
- Roost and nest box at the back
- Tarp or panel roof
- Moving schedule and pasture rotation
Frequently asked questions
How often do you move a chicken tractor?
Every 1-2 days in good grass. More often if the ground gets muddy or grass gets eaten down. Hens kill grass fast if they sit too long.
Can chicken tractors be predator-proof at night?
Yes if the floor is closed off (drop-down panel) and the latch is raccoon-proof. Otherwise, predators dig under.
How heavy is a chicken tractor?
PVC tractors stay under 50 lbs and one person can move them. Wood tractors run 80-150 lbs and need two people or wheels.