{"product_id":"drifter-mobile-chicken-tractor-2-4-hens","title":"Drifter Mobile Chicken Tractor for 2-4 Hens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rr-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-lede\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrifter is built for keepers who want a movable chicken tractor, not a permanent backyard fixture. Its 80 x 40 in footprint is easiest to use when you can rotate fresh grass every day or two, making it a practical fit for first-flock keepers who want fresh grass without permanent fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-tagline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced wheel set for daily grass rotation. Planned around 2-4 hens and a 80 x 40 in footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrifter quick decision specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rr-quick-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest fit:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efirst-flock keepers who want fresh grass without permanent fencing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 hens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 x 40 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight \/ profile:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParcel shipping from our US warehouse, usually 3-10 business days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month warranty on frame and hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this model earns its spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced wheel set for daily grass rotation for rotational grass access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the coop before turf is damaged to spread manure and reduce odor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-flock sizing keeps the lift-and-roll routine manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCapacity and flock fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-4 hens is realistic when the tractor is moved frequently and hens are not kept on exhausted ground. Heavy breeds or wet yards should stay below the upper end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePredator, weather, and daily care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrifter works best when the move routine is part of flock care. Shift it before grass mats down, keep the house section dry, and latch birds in before dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly, delivery, and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for \u003cstrong\u003e2-4 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before moving birds in. Parcel shipping from our US warehouse, usually 3-10 business days. We recommend checking box contents before assembly and contacting support with photos if any part arrives damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrifter FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs Drifter comfortable for 2-4 hens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, when stocked near the stated range and managed with dry bedding, airflow, and enough daytime movement. Large breeds should stay near the lower end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat makes this model different from the next size down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe main difference is balanced wheel set for daily grass rotation, plus the practical yard footprint and daily access pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat should I do before delivery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMark out the 80 x 40 in footprint, clear a flat build area, and plan 2-4 hours for assembly before moving birds in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-related\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mobile-chicken-coops\"\u003eMobile Chicken Coops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coop-accessories\"\u003eChicken Coop Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coops-with-run\"\u003eChicken Coops with Run\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-enriched\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right mobile chicken tractor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking the right mobile chicken tractor comes down to four checks every keeper should\nmake before ordering: \u003cstrong\u003eflock size today and in 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n\u003cstrong\u003epredator pressure in your area\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eassembly time you\ncan realistically commit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eclimate exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlock buffer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan capacity 25-30% above today's\n      flock — broody hens hatch chicks, friends offload pullets, you rescue\n      rehomed birds. A mobile chicken tractor built for today's six laying hens\n      is at capacity within 18 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredator profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raccoons and hawks are universal.\n      Foxes, coyotes, and dogs that dig need a hardware-cloth apron\n      extending 12 inches outward and buried 4 inches deep. Owls and\n      weasels test pop-doors at dawn — pair with an automatic chicken\n      coop door for hands-free dusk lockout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly realism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most mobile chicken coops ship flat-packed\n      and assemble in an afternoon with a cordless drill and basic\n      screws. Larger walk-in coops take a weekend; commercial-grade\n      builds take two days. Check the assembly time on each product\n      page before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate match.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood insulates better in cold\n      winters. Galvanized metal handles wind, rain, and mites better\n      and resists rot in humid coastal climates. Both work — pick on\n      aesthetic and local weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePair Drifter with the right accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery backyard chicken coop benefits from a few targeted upgrades. The most popular pairings with Drifter are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/watchman-automatic-chicken-coop-door\"\u003eWatchman auto-door\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ember-800w-chicken-coop-heater\"\u003eEmber heater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse mobile chicken tractors by flock size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-chicken-coops\"\u003eSmall chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e — 2 to 6 hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-chicken-coops\"\u003eLarge chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e — 10 to 15 hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extra-large-chicken-coops\"\u003eExtra large chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e — 15+ hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mobile-chicken-coops\"\u003eMore mobile chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about mobile chicken tractors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I move a chicken tractor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 2-3 days for a small flock, daily for higher-stocked tractors. Rotational grazing keeps the grass fresh, the bedding cleaner, and the manure spread evenly across your yard. If you see bare patches under the run, move it sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a mobile chicken coop predator-proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMobile tractors are predator-resistant against weasels, raccoons, and hawks while the door is closed. Foxes and coyotes can still test the perimeter, so add a hardware-cloth apron and consider pairing with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/watchman-automatic-chicken-coop-door\"\u003eautomatic chicken coop door\u003c\/a\u003e for hands-free dusk lockout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep ducks or bantams in a mobile coop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — bantams and Silkies are an ideal match because they are small enough to roost low. Ducks can use a tractor too but need extra water access; plan for a kiddie pool nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many laying hens fit in a chicken tractor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for 2 to 4 standard-breed hens per tractor. Going past 4 hens in a mobile build is hard on the frame, hard on the grass, and reduces egg production from overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the coop survive rain and wind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — every mobile coop in our line uses a weatherproof roof and weighted base for windy conditions. For zone 5 or colder, park the tractor against a windbreak and add deeper bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"rr-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is a mobile chicken coop to move?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost fit comfortably in the 60-110 lb range — one person can drag a small one, two adults make it easy. Wheels on the back and handles up front are standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rr-footnote\"\u003eLooking for a quick comparison?\nSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-chicken-coops\"\u003ebest chicken coops\u003c\/a\u003e\nhero collection, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coops-for-sale\"\u003e\nchicken coops for sale\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog. Ships from our US warehouse with\nfree shipping on most orders. US-based support if you have a question\nbefore or after assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roost N Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652252307676,"sku":"RR-E01","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/6465\/0972\/files\/chicken-coop-with-wheels-80-l-mobile-hen-house-with-run-outdoor-wooden-chicken-house-with-nesting-box-tray-ramp_8ab1b10c-ecac-4e9a-a90c-d7984bc46347.jpg?v=1779872970","url":"https:\/\/www.roostnrun.com\/products\/drifter-mobile-chicken-tractor-2-4-hens","provider":"Roost N Run","version":"1.0","type":"link"}