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Post by raf on Sept 3, 2020 18:59:07 GMT -6
This is something I came up with at the beginning of summer, we've been calling it a chabbit tractor (CHicken + RABBIT). Housed on top are 2 rabbits & underneath are 6 Bantam chickens. Joel Salatin does something similar but his is a static arrangement, they call it the Racken pen. Anyway thought it may be of interest.   |
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Post by macmex on Sept 4, 2020 4:35:11 GMT -6
I've heard nothing but good about Joel Salatin. My question is whether the bunnies might not get too hot when in direct sun?
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Post by raf on Sept 4, 2020 4:50:57 GMT -6
I'm able to keep it oriented E-W where the roof overhangs for the most part. I do have an extra 6' piece of tin that I prop up to make sure they stay shaded. I've been stewing on adding outdoor bamboo blinds to the long sides, just haven't found one that I can repurpose yet.
We lost one rabbit a week ago due to the heat, it was in the pens at the house, there's a noticeable temperature difference between our house that's up on the hill and down by the river, I think it's partly due to the asphalt driveway along with the shade not being as deep there.
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Post by raf on Sept 4, 2020 4:56:59 GMT -6
I'm sorry I'm still learning how to navigate the forum.
Bon it is kind of heavy, that's something I would like to change in the next version I build. The drop down axles help but it could be much lighter.
I have a Suscovich style tractor that I keep ducks in, my plan is to build and divide one in half. The front half containing the ducks, a couple rabbits over the back half with a few chickens. The Suscovich tractor is very light. Like alot of people I have more plans/ideas than I have time/money LOL.
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