Portable chicken tractor plan
A light movable house and wire run on a sled base with wheels, under 150 lb, for 3 to 6 hens. Move it to fresh ground regularly; you need about 8x its size of open lawn.
- Hens
- 3–6
- Coop size
- 4' x 3'
- Est. materials
- $398–$889
- Skill level
- Medium
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Four looks, same plan
Style changes colors and trim only. The cut list and the price stay the same.
Farmhouse
Modern Barn
Cottage
Natural
What size portable chicken tractor do I need?
| Hens | Coop | Run | Height | Est. materials (Economy) | Durable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4' x 3' | 10.3 sq ft | 3' 1 3/4" | $399–$732 | $480–$876 |
| 4 | 4' x 3' | 10.3 sq ft | 3' 1 3/4" | $399–$732 | $480–$876 |
| 5 | 4' x 3' | 10.3 sq ft | 3' 1 3/4" | $399–$732 | $480–$876 |
| 6 | 4' x 3' | 12 sq ft | 3' 1 3/4" | $398–$745 | $479–$889 |
Worked out by our plan engine for a level lawn. Sizes in feet and inches; costs are estimates from typical US home-center prices.
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Questions about this plan
How many hens fit in the portable chicken tractor?
The plan is sized for 3–6 hens. It grows with your flock: at least 4 sq ft of coop floor per hen with a run (a tractor follows its own rule: about 4 sq ft per hen for house and run together).
How much does it cost to build?
Estimated materials run $398 to $889, depending on flock size and the material group (Economy or Durable). Prices are estimates from typical US home-center prices.
How long does it take to build?
For 6 hens the plan estimates 12-20 hours (two weekends, with one helper). Skill level: Medium.
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