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I think it's about 5/8-3/4" outside diameter.

Basically tumblewheels don't work where there is trees. In situations where I have a tree I want to work around I have to dismantle part of the fence when the cows are out of the paddock (we are a dairy so out for milking or a different overnight paddock) and reassemble on the other side of the tree. If moving around a single tree with cattle in paddock yes, you'd need to have a 2nd line setup to move the wheels over to.

Thank you!

As we have nanny cows come available. We just finished training the first round of 4 cows with calf sets and put a 2nd group into the training pens yesterday. So about 20 calves already bonded or bonding and another 20 still running with the herd and a 3rd 20 (approx) expected to be born the next few weeks.

Thanks Eric! And thanks for the tour and visit today! I enjoyed the interaction and few pointers.

@@grassyorganicfarmer8755 no problem, it was interesting hearing about a different type of dairy farming.

@@10thgenerationdairyman Hey trying to figure out how these youtube notifications work... I had notification of another subscription or two but not yours. Did you actually subscribe? I never could fully understand their notification system and I still don't. ;-/

@@grassyorganicfarmer8755 yeah I subscribed, my subscriptions are not public so maybe it didn't notify you, not sure.

It's 12x20'. My brothers manufacture them for sale and you can learn more at mobilechickenhouse.com

Some, but only minimal where there’s good sod.

Looks like a bunch more snow dumping tomorrow! It's not over yet! 🙂

@@JeffAdamsMusic I'm afraid you're right. Getting tired of snow here in PA...

Thanks! My brother who invented this coop style is now manufacturing and selling quite a few of them at mobilechickenhouse.com. Our chickens do range somewhat and if they get to close to buildings some get in the habit of ranging around them instead of going to the coops. But the majority stay close to the coop.

@@grassyorganicfarmer8755 Gotcha

Real nice video at this page outlining the different options and components...mobilechickenhouse.com

2-3. We had 56 calves on 24 cows this year so closer to 2 than 3.

Yes we do! Last winter we did not sell any but most winters we do offer 5-10 for sale. Contact us directly at info at spring wood dairy . com (w/o spaces) if you're interested further.

Red stars is what they are called

You can see it in other videos on our channel. The chicken coop is inside a big turkey barn for the winter with the hens. You can see new coops at www.themobilechickenhouse.com

There is no barn these cattle can utilize on the current farm. Our dry cows and heifers have often out wintered during a harsh winter without any shelter other than tree lines for wind breaks. We don't very often get colder than 10F and even if we do if they are cold weather does not hurt them if they are dry. They just eat more feed to stay warm. Even if they are on the home farm we do not provide barn protection except during the rare hard hitting winter storm.

Yep! What a sigh it would've been if suddenly one of the pipes would've got knocked out! :-) Rebekah understands that kind of thing first hand! :-)

The owners clear cut logged this property and asked us to finish clearing it and seed it down/graze it in exchange for a 13 year no-rent lease. It's a very rocky ridge and is only good for rough pasture/grazing with cattle. If we get rain it has done very well. Tends to slow down quickly if we get dry.

@@grassyorganicfarmer8755 nice, over time with lots of graze I would imagine the soil would improve? How many acres is it?

@@danchittal3897 It's about 52 grazable acres in addition to about 15 by the same owners that we had for years before that adjoins it on the north slope below it. Yes, it should improve and be more resilient with time and good grazing/cattle management.

These were the early prototypes that my brother build and he now is making lots of them and selling them all over North America. You can check them out and purchase your own at www.stoltzfooslayers.com/mobile-chicken-houses-coops

Moldboard plough and two passes with the offset, then field cultivator.

Thanks! Yes, Roman Stoltzfoos is my father. -Dwight

SpringWood Farm great to meet you Dwight, Lynette and Peter Swendsen

My brothers built them and have since formed a company to manufacture and market these mobile coops. www.themobilechickenhouse.com

You would be welcome to stop by! Where are you located? We have 2 of our coops for sale.