{"product_id":"rite-farm-products-aluminum-5x5-mobile-broiler-chicken-tractor-coop-poultry-meat-bird","title":"Rite Farm Products Aluminum 5'X5' Mobile Broiler Chicken Tractor Coop Poultry Meat Bird","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRite Farm Products 5' x 5' Aluminum Mobile Broiler Chicken Tractor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising meat birds on pasture calls for a chicken tractor that can handle repeated moves from one batch to the next. The Rite Farm Products 5' x 5' Aluminum Mobile Broiler Chicken Tractor is a fully welded aluminum meat bird tractor designed for raising broilers with more than 25 square feet of internal space. Its lightweight 34-pound construction, ski-style feet, cable and handle system make it practical for one person to reposition, while the aluminum frame is designed for long-term use under normal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mobile chicken tractor is sized for up to 20 meat birds at 1.25 square feet per bird or 17 birds at 1.5 square feet per bird. The design also makes everyday feeding and harvest handling straightforward, with access for a feed trough through the door or feeders through the top. When processing day arrives, the ball bungees can be released so birds can be transferred from the tractor to a transport crate without having to chase them around the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Welded Aluminum Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e The welded aluminum construction provides a durable structure designed for repeated seasonal use, making it a practical choice for meat bird growers who want to avoid recurring repairs associated with some wood-based tractor designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 25 Square Feet of Internal Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides room for up to 20 meat birds at 1.25 square feet per bird or 17 birds at 1.5 square feet per bird, helping growers select a stocking level that fits their management approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight 34-Pound Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The relatively light overall weight makes the tractor manageable for one person to move across the pasture or growing area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Cable and PVC Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included 8-foot, 1\/8-inch stainless steel cable with a 12-inch PVC handle gives one person a convenient way to reposition the tractor without lifting the entire frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Gallon Bucket Support Brace:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included 90-degree corner brace helps keep the frame square while also providing a place to hold a 5-gallon water bucket. It can be positioned at the top or bottom of the frame so the bucket can sit inside or outside the tractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18-Mil PVC-Coated Tarp:\u003c\/strong\u003e The custom-cut tarp provides overhead coverage and includes a 5-year warranty. Removing the tarp when the tractor is not in use helps limit unnecessary exposure to the weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-Access Feeding and Harvest Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed troughs can be inserted through the coop door, while feeders can also be loaded through the top by removing a few ball bungees. The same access design helps simplify moving birds into transport crates at harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Meat Bird Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broiler chicken tractor needs to work around the rhythm of a meat bird operation, from daily feeding and watering through final harvest. This model combines a lightweight aluminum frame with a simple panel clamp assembly system, making it easier to set up and reposition as birds move through their growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tractor uses four welded aluminum ski-style feet that add 2 inches to the 20-inch panel height and can be used in either forward or reverse. A center frame adds another inch and helps with rain runoff. Together, these details create a mobile enclosure that is straightforward to move while providing the structure needed for routine broiler management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe door can also be used when birds need access beyond the tractor itself. If free-ranging beyond the enclosure, a separate predation plan is necessary. The manufacturer specifically recommends considering options such as portable hot-wire step-in fencing or livestock guardian dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile broiler\/meat bird chicken tractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rite Farm Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 inches wide; 63.25 inches long without feet and 68.625 inches long with feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 23 inches assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 inches long x 20 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 25 square feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 20 meat birds at 1.25 square feet per bird, or 17 birds at 1.5 square feet per bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-inch aluminum frames with 1.25-inch welded strapping spaced 2 inches apart and welded at each junction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four welded aluminum ski-style feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds 1 inch for rain runoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-cut 18-mil PVC-coated tarp with 5-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving System:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8-inch stainless steel cable, 8 feet long, with 12-inch PVC handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panel clamp system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saltillo, Texas, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully welded aluminum chicken tractor panels and frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 90-degree corner brace for frame support and 5-gallon bucket placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-cut 18-mil PVC-coated tarp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8-inch stainless steel, 8-foot moving cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-inch PVC handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded aluminum ski-style feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5-gallon bucket shown in product information is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredator Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e If birds are allowed outside the tractor, a separate predation plan is required. Portable electric fencing or livestock guardian dogs are examples provided by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Wind Areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the tractor weighs 34 pounds, additional hammer-in, drill-in, or step-in anchors may be needed in high-wind environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarp Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tarp is intended to be attached during use and removed when the tractor is not in use. The manufacturer identifies the 5-inch ball bungees as the primary consumable component that may need seasonal replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed troughs can be inserted through the coop door, while feeders can also be inserted through the top after removing several ball bungees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The recommended capacity is based on 1.25 or 1.5 square feet per meat bird. Choose the stocking level appropriate for the space-per-bird approach being used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor growers comparing mobile poultry housing options, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/vi\/collections\/chicken-tractors\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"chicken tractors\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echicken tractor collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see additional movable poultry housing designs. The \u003ca href=\"\/vi\/collections\/chicken-coops-with-wheels\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"chicken coops with wheels\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echicken coops with wheels collection\u003c\/a\u003e is another option when a mobile setup for laying hens is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoopsNMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984979439870,"sku":"5X5AMCT","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3329\/2030\/files\/Rite_Farm_Products_5_x_5_aluminum_mobile_broiler_chicken_tractor.jpg?v=1790172886","url":"https:\/\/www.gonebroody.com\/vi\/products\/rite-farm-products-aluminum-5x5-mobile-broiler-chicken-tractor-coop-poultry-meat-bird","provider":"Gone Broody","version":"1.0","type":"link"}