Rural Gardening: Questions about building Chicken Tractor, 1 by Light_for_Jesus

Light_for_Jesus wrote:
Thanks so much.

Here is a picture I got from the web that I am trying to copy, or use for an example at least. I hope it's ok if I post it.

It's the boards going up for the roof I am in a bit of confusion about. I think there is some hardware at the store that can be used to hold them up, or maybe they just nail to the frame. Perhaps I just need some hardware to hold two pieces at a right angle for the peak too?

As far as the wire on the bottom, these roosters will be in this tractor most of the time, at least for now. I sure wish there was an automatic door closer, with a timer. Wouldn't that be neat? The chickens here at my house go in their little cage every night as the sun goes down, as I guess most chickens do.

These roosters will be out of town in a horse lot, with my donkey. I'm hoping it will be light enough to move around to get new grass and seed and bugs. That's why I was considering the larger wire for the bottom. Yes, it will be on the ground. It should have enough weight to hold it down. If it is built securely, the only danger might be something small digging under. I don't think rats and mice are dangers to bantam roosters are they? I've read that chickens kill mice. I don't know about rats. I need to work on killing those rats. There's an old storage building they have taken over. I read that peanut butter with baking soda works, but it sounded sort of cruel, so I haven't tried it.

Also, I'd like some little wheels that can be raised and lowered. Any idea where to get those?

Karen