HOW TO - Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor Build

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How to build a hoop coop chicken tractor! These go by many names chicken coop tractor, hoop coop, portable chicken tractor, portable chicken coop, cattle panel chicken coop, etc. We think it's the best chicken coop design. It's easy to move and holds quite a few chickens.
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⬇️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 HOW TO - Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor Build
01:30 How to frame the bottom of the Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
02:38 Installing the cattle panel on the Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
04:17 Attaching the cattle panels with staples.
04:33 How to attach two cattle panels together in a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
06:21 How to frame a door for a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
07:00 How we built and secured the back of a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
07:49 Installing the door.
10:29 How to install chicken wire on a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
11:35 How many birds per square foot in a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
13:35 How to install a tarp on a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
14:54 Size. Headroom. Why we LOVE Hoop Coop Chicken Tractors!
16:12 How to secure a chain to a Hoop Coop Chicken Tractor.
17:12 Outro.

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@thestonehousefarm1942 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched like 50 videos to build a coop. Either no one would give measurements because one guy wrote a book. Your video was simple complete and understandable. Thanks a bunch.

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Let us know if you have any other questions! We will be happy to help!

@Hjaal904 2 жыл бұрын

What's the length of the cattle panels?

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

16ft

@bradmcbeain8199 2 жыл бұрын

These will be the perfect solution for our turkey, Guinea fowl, peacock, and duck grow outs.

@shanonjestis167 Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@rebeccafincher2486 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and binge watched several videos. We live on a homestead in Tennessee (originally from WI). I love the faith in God ya'll have and you seem like you are amazing parents. Glad I found your channel!

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!! We are happy you found us! We try really hard to raise these boys into Godly young men ❤️ yall have a blessed evening!

@salinamartin8711 26 күн бұрын

I know I caught this 3 years late but I take rope and run it through the brokers and pull tight and tie tight at bottom.

@SixthDayRanch 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@gbC4mpos 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks so much. God be with you guys!

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! Hope it was helpful. You as well!

@buynsell365 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. This gave me more information than your first video. This is by for the most cost effective solution for a chicken coop. Going to the store this weekend to get the stuff.

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Happy building! I think you'll like it.

@robertfridley280 2 ай бұрын

In Ohio I would definitely use hardware cloth. With all the problems we have with predators, it would be the only way to go. At least around the bottom and door. With that said, I love this design. You guys crushed it.

@robertfridley280 2 ай бұрын

I see the video has been up for years! So have you made improvements? I’m thinking wheels and a gravity feed watering and feeding sit up?

@SixthDayRanch 2 ай бұрын

We did end up putting hardware cloth around the bottom 2' due to owls of all things reaching through and getting the birds while they sleep(for those that dont know meat birds sleep on the ground). We added a plasson bell waterer, hanging feeder, and misters on a timer for our hot summers. The design has been great for us!

@geralddunn3011 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Very happy to help!

@raincoast9010 2 жыл бұрын

Great build, thanks for sharing.

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching!

@GritandGrace 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job. Built one quite similar recently. I plan on building another for our layers. I’ll be checking out your last build to see how you fixed your layer boxes

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! We've had great luck with this design. They are still holding strong.

@yourstruly9448 2 жыл бұрын

Love your design! Very helpful video 👍

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad it was helpful for you!

@nashgichimu4242 4 жыл бұрын

I must confess to you that you have transformed my mind and am now so passionate about farming in the near future and especially the Chicken farming.Good job !

@SixthDayRanch 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it! All it takes is a little hard work and it will pay off big time!

@dailynature3712 Жыл бұрын

really good job especially the chickens coop- subscribing you sir

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! You're welcome!

@pasttime8450 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Glad I found yalls channel ill be building one soon

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help! Hope your build goes great!

@michaelwilkinson4604 3 жыл бұрын

Hey looks good I like it I need to build one for my chickens

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

awesome! thanks for watching!

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

It really is an easy build!

@HerbalMeadowsBotanicals 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever. Love your channel.

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@josiegallegos7144 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. How do you deal with coyotes around you meat chicken. Will this tractor protect them? Also I am happy to see that you call you wife beautiful when working. I don't see many couples doing this when working together on their homestead. Thank you for taking the time to share.

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Fortunately we have good perimeter fencing so we don't worry much about coyotes. I suspect it would do decent at protecting them though. Appreciate the kind words! Yes she's one of a kind and we work well together!

@eddyhackleman 11 ай бұрын

Good job, well built...

@SixthDayRanch 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sumtingwong4997 2 жыл бұрын

I just did this build. Thanks for this It was so easy to follow along. Can't believe 2x4x12's are around $15 SMH.

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

So glad our video helped. Wow I didn't know that's what they cost now. I haven't had to buy wood in a while thankfully. Hope the build works well for yall!

@naomiwiechman9594 Жыл бұрын

How much was the total cost?

@LanceTOsborne Ай бұрын

Making two of these right now. Is there anything you’d change or upgrade after having had them a while? Thanks for the vid and detailed instructions!

@SixthDayRanch Ай бұрын

awesome! Hope it goes well for you brother! Here is what comes to mind: 1. hanging feeder 2. hanging auto waterer Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbx_pNiXr9WbiH0.htmlsi=eIEmVLZxrB02Iaf_ 3. misters on a timer (for those 100 degree summer days!) Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbx_pNiXr9WbiH0.htmlsi=eIEmVLZxrB02Iaf_ 4. hardware cloth at least on bottom 2' to prevent predators from reaching through the chicken wire 5. add a latch to the inside of the coop so you can secure it while in there working (or maybe a better latch that opens inside and out) 6. I hung some hooks on the inside to hold Rattle Paddle: amzn.to/4abo1Mq (really helpful to move them) 7. We keep a scale and a 5 gallon bucket hanging on the top left out of the way to track weight progress (amzn.to/3VHaIyN) (we do this weekly) Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipmcoc99sd3RmY0.htmlsi=k6W6yMZqjOpv1k88 Those are all I can think of right now. Hope that helps!

@LanceTOsborne Ай бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch That is crazy helpful. Thanks again.

@dirtydan2007 Жыл бұрын

Do you install a nesting box for them to lay eggs in, or do they lay wherever in a coop like this? I've been curious about this since I'm more familiar with the smaller wooden coops with the nesting box attached. As a not so handy man, this coop seems easier to construct than those though.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

This one is for broilers, but we did another video on one for our laying hens with a nesting box here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLSngtp5u5zdiYE.html

@ChrisBrown-fd3th Ай бұрын

I love it. The only concern I have is that every tarp I have bought doesn't hold up for more than a year due to sun rot. Any suggestions

@SixthDayRanch Ай бұрын

There is a tarp in the description of our video. It's the same tarp from this video that has still held up all this time! We made two of these coops and the second one is not cow proof! 🤣 They will definitely eat them! But this tarp has held up in wind storms, rain, sun, and snow! It does say it is UV rated. Not sure if all tarps say this or not.

@teenajtx Жыл бұрын

YOu are putting a copper hog ring on a galvenized wire... I think that may create an ion exchange that increases rust... You may want to switch to a galvenized ring to make the join. Thanks for this simplicity! I am trying to get an easy way to SEE if chicken in my backyard are feasible for me.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

That's another great point thank you. We were actually a little concerned about that as well, but it's holding up just fine and that cattle panel is so tough I dont suppose it'll matter anytime soon. Either way that is still a very valid point to consider and thank you for sharing!

@teenajtx Жыл бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch My Dad was just sort if a nut about combining metals in production of cars etc. Ferrous and non ferrous. That said. I love to SEE copper wire UT is beautiful and it oxidizes to green. If your rust is not green... It is the cattle fencing that is deteriorating versus the copper.. At least I think that would be right. Good show! Thank you! I'm trying to determine best way to house some backyard chickens in TX and I have a bit of a back issue that keeps me from being able to construct things like I once could. I like the hoop concept. I'm going to look at your bid with the egg boxed on one end. That may be the right ticket for me.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

We've had great luck with the coop for our egg layers. While it's not very heavy to move it's certainly not light. We can move ours by hand, but we like to use the mule when possible. In the future we're going to put a winch on the front of the mule and use that to make it easier.

@teenajtx Жыл бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch I have seen that there is a texas company that makes a hoist of sorts that lifts the bottom frame and engages wheels that then allow you to pull it around. I cant recall the name looks easy.

@stevestanley5183 11 ай бұрын

no problems with predators diging under the boards?

@SixthDayRanch 11 ай бұрын

We've had great luck with these! We make sure the ground is fairly level around it. Only predator we've had issues with is owls reaching through.

@spudgn 2 жыл бұрын

Call a frat bed driver and ask for tarrping advise. Just saying. Trucker rope etc or bungee cord. Good job. Trying to get my filipina to consider this on our 5000 square meter farm / orchard in Misamis Occidental. She takes her nursing boards this month. She is a fire cracker like your beloved.

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Ha that's not bad advice! We had a heck of a time with that tarp! That's great and tell her good luck on the boards. I'm sure she'd make an excellent farmer.

@charliesmith9528 Жыл бұрын

I missed where you said how long the cattle panels are,,like the idea,,seems like it would withstand our severe thunderstorms we have in sc in summer

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

16ft. We've got a ton of use out of these style coops for both layers and meat birds. They have survived all the storms too!

@robertmorrison3532 Жыл бұрын

Liked your video. I have layers. Do you have any videos on to make a nest box for a hoop style chicken tractor?

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks! Here's our other build and what we did for nesting boxes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLSngtp5u5zdiYE.html

@erinh2061 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. I am about to try one for laying hens. We are new to farming and learning as we go. Bought our dream property in N.Tx a few months ago. Finally out of the city and on 26 acres of heaven. On the laying coop, how did you frame the back panel with the nesting coop and back door? And what size board did you buy? Thank you and God Bless!

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

They are so easy and are holding up well! I bet yall will love it! Congrats on the beautiful property!! We used 1/2" treated plywood and framed the back door in 2x2s. We used vertical 2x4s to attach it all to across the back. Hope this helps!

@erinh2061 3 жыл бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch Thank you so much!

@JoshuaMO33 4 жыл бұрын

Almost to 150 subs 👍🏻👌🏻

@SixthDayRanch 4 жыл бұрын

Already there!

@teenajtx Жыл бұрын

I would try to re- fold that end tarp so that the TOP lays over the lower portion for guiding the rain drip away from the inside of the coop so a mud spot does not develop. .

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

That's a great point! Thank you!

@briancreeden.1954 3 жыл бұрын

Love your hoop coop do you have a material list and measurements . And do your laying hens do ok in this coop over the winter I’m in Missouri and want to do 6 hens in my backyard thanks for your time

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We put together a short blog on this that may help: sixthdayranch.com/2020/06/05/easy-meat-chicken-tractor/. Ours do great over the winter but of course we are in Texas and they are pretty mild. What I've seen folks do on these types of coops in the winter is cover all the way to the bottom with a tarp to block the cold wind and run an extension cord with a heat lamp. Hope this helps and thanks for reaching out.

@briancreeden.1954 3 жыл бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch thx for getting back with me I hope my city guys approve this for my coop you explained it well in your build . If I have any more questions hope it’s ok to ask more thx Brian .

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help!

@MrFakit 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbnail looks like the beginning of a Karen standoff 🤣

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

lol thanks for watching!

@pennyneimiller2200 Ай бұрын

What size hog rings?

@SixthDayRanch 29 күн бұрын

3/4" Here's an affordable kit: amzn.to/3JCYn7B

@whatsup7342 2 жыл бұрын

Do you guys have the video of how you attached the wire to the front curve where it does not poke you? I had a problem with past coop where birds would roost up there and injure their feet.

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

No video but basically we just bent the ends of cut wire downwards through the roof wires with our hands so none of them are sticking up.

@halilbalaban1056 2 ай бұрын

Hello my friends. I send you my love and greetings from Turkey. Your chicken coop is very beautiful, I congratulate you and wish you to use your coop well and beautifully. I tried to watch your video with Turkish subtitles. However, due to translation errors, I could not understand the measurements correctly. Could you please write me the width, length and height of the chicken coop in meters? I wish you a nice night.

@SixthDayRanch 2 ай бұрын

Greetings! It's 10'x8' (3.04 x 2.43 Meters).

@paulmcgill94 3 жыл бұрын

What do you estimate the weight of the unit to be? Did you lose any chickens to predators from the tractor?

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm honestly not sure about the weight! I can tell you it's light enough to pull by hand. Thankfully we haven't lost a single bird to predators. This design seems to be rock solid and we absolutely love it.

@privateuploads-geo2625 Жыл бұрын

nice build! just got some chickens myself... built a small "chickshaw" and have elec fencing for their outdoor time....but I think I'll build a coup like yours to give better protection at times, as we do have coyotes, mt lions, bobcats, racoons, and hawks to deal with. What about protection from animals that dig? I'd rather not trench the perimeter...do you think for a stationary spot, that buildng on 2-3" of gravel would keep diggers out? I would then put some dirt on top for the inside area where chickens will be.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea. We have good perimeter fencing so digging predators haven't been much of an issue for us thankfully. Seems like the gravel idea could work. Of course that would take away the convenience of being able to move it wherever you wanted.

@privateuploads-geo2625 Жыл бұрын

I was given 5 hens… and a rooster! Well I’m on 3 acres but one neighbors’ house is close and he was getting awakened at 5:20am.. so I’ve moved the chiclshaw 3 times. Now our house is between him and our chickens and he’s not hearing much. So I don’t have many other spots that are flat and useable, so it’s current spot will likely be a permanent home. I’ve also seen others put hardware cloth around the coop on the ground, about 2’ wide.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Yes it's tough having a rooster when you have neighbors! May consider just having hens and giving the rooster away or putting him in the crock pot. If you aren't going to incubate eggs no reason to feed a rooster. Of course they can be beautiful and nice to have as well.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

BTW definitely recommend incubating at least once! It's a cool experience!

@stevestanley5183 11 ай бұрын

16x50 for the cattle pannels.

@SixthDayRanch 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffccr3620 2 жыл бұрын

Think i will copy this but do my base out of 2x8 so i can put 10" wheels on it that way its inch half off the ground Nice setup tho

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@tobyglenn1869 Жыл бұрын

Why did you choose Hog rings to hold the panels together? Do you think zip ties would work just as well? I'm about to build one of these myself! I have a chicken tractor already, but I'm 6'3"and I'm hoping this is a little less cramped 😂

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Hog rings work great for joining wire and they hold up great! I'm sure zip ties would work just fine too. Good luck with your build. I think you'll enjoy the extra head room. I know we sure do!

@deputywife1114 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use for the door, the door frame, and the back wall? I went to the blog and you skipped over that part and went right to the tarp.

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Apologies! Everything is treated 2x4s except for the door itself (2x2s). We secured the door and back wall to the panel with 3/4" galvanized staples. Hope this helps!

@juliaharrelson 3 жыл бұрын

How did you put the wooden portion of the door frame together? Did you do pocket screws or another method?

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

All done with a framing nailer. Has held up very well!

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

The first coop we built used regular outdoor screws and it works great as well. No need for anything fancy like pocket screws especially with how soft the wood is on those 2x2s. Just screw them in a little tighter and they'll flush easily.

@johnovan58 Жыл бұрын

Hello, what did you use for the wheel set up? Trying to find that rod and wheel set up.

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

We ended up not using wheels. It skidds really well.

@naturegirlmia 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps i missed it, but is your measurements 7 w by 8 L ??

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

sixthdayranch.com/2020/06/05/easy-meat-chicken-tractor/ Here's a blog that breaks it down just a little bit better. Hope this helps!

@stephenseidl3389 Жыл бұрын

Is that a Tahoe Ski & Fish behind you? I have the same boat in red!

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Sure is! How do you like it?

@MrLwr4444 3 жыл бұрын

What size was the tarp I built one to this size what size tarp did you use thanks great video

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

This is the one that we used for our coop: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/jobsmart-heavy-duty-tarp-10-ft-x-13-ft Thanks for watching!!

@MrLwr4444 3 жыл бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch thsnk you so much for getting back to me I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day I'm not if a sub but I am now thanks have a good day

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and for the support! You're very welcome! We know it's hard to get answers out there because folks are so busy! We try really hard to help wherever we can!

@whatsup7342 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot, what do you do to keep critters from digging to get in there?

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Thankfully we've never had issues with predators digging under.

@coreyj2 Жыл бұрын

how did you add the nesting box on the other build

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Here's a video on how we put that one together: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLSngtp5u5zdiYE.html

@dalebaker9788 2 жыл бұрын

What keeps the wind from blowing them over

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! I think because of the curved top the wind just goes right over. We have only ever steaked them to the ground during a major storm. We've had many high wind events and never an issue. Someone smarter than me may be able to explain why.

@sumasaum 3 жыл бұрын

Can Horse Fence Panel be bent the same way? They are the same overall dimensions but the holes are conveniently 2" x 4".

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

From what I've seen yes. But you'd loose the snake prevention that chicken wire helps with. Something to keep in mind. As long as the ground is flat there's not much room for a larger snake to enter. That's the main reason we like to use the chicken wire.

@sumasaum 3 жыл бұрын

@@SixthDayRanch Thanks 😊

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad we could help!

@joelspitzer4404 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna see the other coop please

@SixthDayRanch 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLSngtp5u5zdiYE.html Thanks for watching!

@nickraymond7357 Жыл бұрын

How much did it cost to build

@SixthDayRanch Жыл бұрын

Honestly the prices have changed so much on wood since we built this a few years ago. I'd say roughly around $200.

@tmv8694 3 жыл бұрын

How many 2x4s did you use in total?

@SixthDayRanch 3 жыл бұрын

2 10', 4 8 ' 2x4s and 3 8' 2x2s. Apologies, I never got around to doing a complete parts list! Here's a short blog on the build as well if it helps: sixthdayranch.com/2020/06/05/easy-meat-chicken-tractor/