Prepare for Chicken Transfer and Setup Feeders/Waterers
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What happens here
After the roof is installed, attach a rope to the coop for easy dragging across the yard. The presenter demonstrates that the coop is lightweight enough for one person to move. To transfer the broiler chickens from their old coop, place two empty 5-gallon buckets (one from Lowe's, one generic) under the old coop to elevate it. Then, remove the old waterer and feeder. Place the new Meyer Hatchery 25-pound feeder and the new 5-gallon waterer (also from Meyer Hatchery) inside the new PVC coop. The feeder has a PVC pipe running through it to prevent chickens from sitting in it. The waterer will be hung from a hook on the PVC frame.
Goal: Make the coop mobile and ready for the chickens.
Tools and materials
- 5-gallon Buckets Lowe's — Elevating the old chicken coop for easier transfer
- Old Waterer — Previous water supply for chickens (to be replaced)
- Rope — Dragging the mobile chicken coop