WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PASTURE PENS AND CHICKEN TRACTORS?
1. The small shelters are easy and inexpensive to build. When placed on level or gently sloping land they are relatively easy to move with the aid of a dolly or scoot. 2. The small-scale and easy-to-learn method makes it possible for beginning poultry growers to start and be successful with limited financial means. 3. The controlled moves will harvest grass and spread manure uniformly across the field. 4. Perimeter fencing is not required, since each flock is contained within the pasture pen. 5. The pasture pens are nearly predator proof. Daily moves keep predators off-balance. Wire sides and heavy wood frames deter predators. Some deaths do result however, from predators scaring the chickens, causing them to pile up and suffocate. Determined dogs will sometimes get inside these pens. Poultry are safe from flying predators. I. WHAT ARE THE DIS-ADVANTAGES OF PASTURE PENS AND CHICKEN TRACTORS? 1. The small pens hold relatively few poultry, compared to their cost. 2. Poultry are removed f
