Things To Consider | Rabbit Tractor Build

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Things To Consider | Rabbit Tractor Build

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We have always had the pleasure of raising our rabbits in a colony setting. With our most recent move to Missouri we have had to make some changes to the rabbitry. One of those changes are to let the grow outs enjoy the fresh green grasses that we didn't have year round in Idaho. Jonah takes you all along with him on his rabbit tractor build mistakes and all! We hope you enjoy todays content you are appreciated!
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@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the shout out! The tractors have worked really well for us. I hope they do for you as well. 🤞🏻

@janeschmidt9611 4 жыл бұрын

I love hearing Jonah’s thought processes, including challenges, and how his ideas come to fruition. I also love how he lets the kids help and how patient he is with them. 🥰

@buddyduncan2095 4 жыл бұрын

Put your handles on the bottom and run a longer rope so that they will be futher away and get better leverage

@aprilhill333 4 жыл бұрын

Mistakes and failure IS progress. You can’t make progress if you don’t learn from your mistakes first. If something doesn’t work, back up, assess, make changes/accommodations/compromises and then move forward. You are doing great Jonah! 👍🏻👍🏻🍀🍀🍀🍀🔨🔨🔨🔨

@jinga2535 4 жыл бұрын

I made similar tractors for my rabbits and the only problem I’ve had is the wind (I’m in Wyoming). If a gust comes from the right direction the whole tractor will tip over. I have a metal roof so I have been using heavy rocks on top for weight. If we are getting a big storm I pound a T-post in next to the tractor so it can’t tip. Otherwise these have been great for targeted grazing of toadflax in our pasture. The rabbits love it and it gets rid of an invasive species 👍

@michaelripperger5674 Жыл бұрын

Have you thought 💭 of putting some kind of removable bracing that goes perpendicular to the tractor that comes out 2-4’ beyond the structure ?

@suewalters7030 4 жыл бұрын

Good content today!! Good job Jonah.

@cheriejohnson9445 4 ай бұрын

The thinking things thru thing gets me every time! 🥴

@stephendemille5424 Жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful chicken coop, one of the best out there

@leanlibros9965 4 ай бұрын

Buen trabajo... Si pones el techo un poco inclinado podrás recoger mucha agua de lluvia y almacenarla para usarla en tiempo seco. Incluso el agua del techo puede ir directamente a zanjas de irrigación a un lado del tractor... Las zanjas de irrigación a su vez alimentarán árboles (frutales, acacias, etc) que a su vez darán sombra y alimento a los conejos... (Sugiero aplicar creativamente técnicas de permacultura en la cría de conejos) Saludos desde Argentina :)

@CaleMcCollough 4 ай бұрын

I went the low budget route and got a 71.8" by 29.1" metal chicken coup for $55 on eBay and just zip tied some welded wire fence to the bottom. It's a lot lighter because it's all metal and once you zip tie it together it's pretty sturdy. I'm still trying to figure out better handles. I have one for the boys and another for the girls.

@craigslitzer4857 2 жыл бұрын

13:00 If you encounter a mistake like that in the future, maybe you could run vertical strips of the fencing wire instead of going thru the trouble of dismantling most of what you had already built. Small mistakes like that are everywhere in prototype designs. It's a reality of building something new.

@floridaman6982 Жыл бұрын

For this specific problem the rabbits won’t climb the fence, the gap wouldn’t matter and if it really bothers you looks wise you could run a small thin piece around to cover the gap.

@wastelandacres3423 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Maybe Jonah could attach some rope to the handles so kids can pull easier. Sometimes if you have more length, you can get a running start to jerk it! Hahaha! Or, I think it was @ Sow the Land, got a cool little wheel that you can attach in the middle of the tractor & it perfectly balances the tractor to help move it. You can push it with your foot to raise & lower the tractor. Looks easy enough for the kids to be able to do.

@stanriley6424 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed how you verbalized the engineering as you went. It's how my work goes but without the talking out loud (except for some ding dangits). I really like the pvc panels, the ice cooler latches for security, and the hinged support brace for the roof and will using them for our two tractors I'm building in a few weeks. Thank you for sharing, sir.

@RayNaraine 2 жыл бұрын

The honesty is so refreshing that it earned me as a subscriber. Great job Sir!

@dylanhartman7987 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vibe! im building my own tractor in the near future for grow outs as well. thanks for the inspiration. I like the little hiding/private area. staying tuned. God bless.

@naturally_danii 3 жыл бұрын

Love that y'all do colonies... We're looking to get into rabbits as well. Great video!

@lorawaloski 2 жыл бұрын

Found this video while I stand here contemplating the width of my tractor that didn’t match the fencing either. You’re not alone lol

@maxinedurling3425 4 жыл бұрын

Jonah I'm with you, you will be looking at them from the house so why not make them attractive, The reason that most people have ropes is because of leverage making them easier to pull.

@joshuatoa8150 3 жыл бұрын

I just started mine yesterday! I wish I watched your video first! To start, it seems the mistakes you made I avoided. However, the mistakes you avoided, I didn't! haha. Instead of taking everything apart, couldn't you have just ran another 2x2 along the bottom. Them stacked should have created the fixing points needed. Also, your framework is great. I'm still learning. HOW to frame and why you cut the angles you did would be a nice explanation fir the layman.

@AnneGoggansQHHT 3 жыл бұрын

You’re nice to listen to. 😊

@amberbrannan2587 2 жыл бұрын

We also made the same mistake making our tractors. We had to take apart and cut it down. Lesson learned.

@stevewesterburg4929 2 жыл бұрын

Live and learn... Next time you build one you will certainly know how to calculate your measurements to compensate for overhang and thickness of your 3" build. Everybody has been there and done that don't let anyone fool you.. Great job!

@McCreaFamilyHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Jonah. You are amazing builder.

@tincan397 2 жыл бұрын

I used 3/4 inch PVC for the frame. They were super light and slid easily on the grass. I followed a couple of plans for chicken tractors. I was not brave enough to leave them out in the tractor overnight though.

@CynBrown 4 жыл бұрын

The tractor looks great.

@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Jonah! Don't forget the water. The husband and I were talking about making a quail tractor last night. We were concerned that when we move the tractor, their feet might get under the wire. Do you think it will do the same for the tractor? Or will they get out of the way? Let me know how it works. My thought is that slowly put down it shouldn't be a problem.

@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm 4 жыл бұрын

When I move our tractors I go slowly and tell the bunnies “time for new grass!” They learn very quickly to hop up into the raised section. :-) I dont know if quail are as smart as rabbits.

@georgeb9651 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job and great parents.

@adventureswithrobinc3262 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! How did you introduce the rabbits to have a colony? I would love to do this when we buy our land.

@adamm2909 2 жыл бұрын

So much green it’s important 🇵🇸❤️🐇🕊 Excellent job about the cage Respect and love from Jerusalem the capital of Palestine 🇵🇸

@kelseystengel8241 4 жыл бұрын

That looks like some happy rabbits! Good job building that. 2x2s are my least fav to work with but for some reason I always go to them ugh they’re so frustrating. I’m worried about when moving if there is any sudden jerking trying to get the rabbit tractor going if the rabbits legs will get caught in the wires or make it hard for them to keep up. I wonder if putting in some plywood or even cardboard because it’s lightweight on the back end for all the rabbit to stand on while moving might be necessary. Idk. Also if there is a way to lower the handles or extend them out so the kids can lift in front of their body and not behind their back might make it easier to pull. Justin Rhodes makes chicken tractors that I’m wondering if his style of handle would be easier for what you have. Will the mamas and Lincoln get a tractor too at some point? I’m looking forward to seeing how the tractor works out for you guys, it’ll cut down on feed costs for sure!

@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm 4 жыл бұрын

When I move the tractors I open the lid so I can see the bunnies. I tell them “ok, it’s time for fresh grass” then I move slowly. They learn very quickly to hop to into the raised portion while I’m moving them. :-)

@wildedibles819 4 жыл бұрын

We have so many weeds that rabbits cant eat all over the yard they are a pea but contain cyanides so i don't want my rabbits to eat so i gave up on tractor ideas but...i love the idea We want to build a fence but think chicken run type thing but for rabbits in parts of the gardens where i can put rabbits or quail in for part of the year and garden the rest but i still not sure how to get that idea into practice yet lol I would like a garden shelter idea that can protect the garden from frost is part of that idea too... Great idea

@ericjohnson1008 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good.

@williammccoll3404 3 ай бұрын

I’m not sure why you didn’t just cut a 2 inch piece of wire for the top, and attach it with either, zip strips or wire clips? Taking that apart most of taken a lot of time.

@ladyfoxsfire6188 3 жыл бұрын

Lorella didn't send me but she mentioned ya so yea had to sub to another Show ME Missourian God bless you and your family and Lorella and her family.she helps me stay in my happy place and thanks for channel hoping to get rabbits soon for me and husband to eat better and be more healthy

@WillowCreekHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

So great to have you here. I love Lorella she’s amazing! Rabbits are wonderful!

@joanneganon7157 4 жыл бұрын

It looks Great Jonah💥 JO JO IN VT 💕😄

@davidhattenburg2609 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, like me somettimes, I do things the hard way, flip it over, and take off the bottom

@dfishman76 Жыл бұрын

Do you have an update on the rabbit tractor?

@kimberlymilesfuller6742 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe put some hardware cloth on bottom of the tractor because as you know Rabbits love to dig

@jeannel1065 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build and you learned things for building the next tractor. Are you going to separate boy and girl grow outs when they get between breeding age and harvest?

@donnielyday8128 4 жыл бұрын

Living traditions homestead are in Missouri also and they raise rabbits too.

@WillowCreekHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I think they are just a few hours from us :)

@christinedehn3257 4 жыл бұрын

The purpose of a prototype is to figure out what part of the design needs to be tweaked. That's exactly what you did. Lessons learned. Additional tweak: Kids are short and need leverage to help them. Make two attachment points (eye bolts and carabiners) at the bottom of the tractor. Run a rope, cable, chain, through a 2 - 3 ft length of pvc to give them a rigid handhold. Make the chain long enough so they have ample space between their legs and the tractor so they can walk comfortably and attach ends to the tractor. The kids should be able to lift the tractor off the ground like a hammock and move it. (One person can do one side at a time) Don't worry about rain runoff. Unless your ground is perfectly flat you will have enough pitch for water to run off.

@HiddenCoveFarmsKyFarmLife 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the tractor. I built a chicken tractor a few weeks back but using it for some ducklings at the moment. Tractors are a great resource and can work for almost any small animal. Love your videos.

@alvarohuertas6671 10 ай бұрын

They will stay in there day and night? Is no hardware in flor necessary?

@amitysvlog1547 Жыл бұрын

After getting scratch or bite do u all get vaccinated or it has nothing to do with health? Just curious coz I recently bought two sibling but scare of it's bite and scratch. Do they have rabies?

@frankrishel3431 Жыл бұрын

How do you keep them from digging out

@comeseetheviolenceinherent579 2 жыл бұрын

You could call it the hutch I guess

@hopechannelcat5462 Жыл бұрын

yea, if you're going to cage up your wife or kids, it would be better to raise the roof a little higher.

@mcc810 Жыл бұрын

Looks nice, but what about digging?

@WillowCreekHomestead Жыл бұрын

The bottom is lined with a wide gauge wire :)

@bobbypin8581 4 жыл бұрын

You need to keep a couple of backup breeding pairs in case something happens do your breeding rabbits you probably should have another breeding pair going for more meat 🍖🤗

@arthurperrea3714 2 жыл бұрын

Hi do the legs get caught when you move cage and what about high winds do they get blow over

@WillowCreekHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't had any issues with it catching. A larger wheel would help it move better :) We have not ever had an issue with wind. The LIDS have blown backwards messing up the hinges. but the actual tractor hasn't had an issue.

@arthurperrea3714 2 жыл бұрын

@@WillowCreekHomestead thank you

@samuelgriffith86 2 жыл бұрын

I would have just took that cloth back and got a bigger one and cut it, probably wasteful and a trip to town.

@debketelsen3742 4 жыл бұрын

You might try getting some flashing and put it under the roof edges to keep the rain from getting under it to the wood. Not a bad job for off the top of your head.

@lindarussell9379 4 жыл бұрын

Go get 36” wire.

@mabelconner6918 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know much about rabbits. If they burrow could they get out of the tractor?

@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm 4 жыл бұрын

He used 2”x4” fence on the bottom (that’s what we use, too) to keep the bunnies from digging out.

@tincan397 2 жыл бұрын

The tractors need to be moved every day, because of urine and poop, so no time for dig-outs. I gave up on using wire on the bottoms. I just had to watch for uneven ground, but the rabbits got a lot more grass.