Listen, I get it. You've been told mobile coops aren't safe!
Here's why that is wrong and what our customers have actually experienced.
YES, SHOW MEWe live on 40 acres in Georgia, USA and have predators around here all the time.
Coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, wild dogs. It's not a question of if they'll test your coop, it's when.
You've heard it before: mobile coops leave your chickens vulnerable. Predators can dig under them. They're not secure enough for real protection. A coop that moves around can't possibly be as secure as a fixed structure, right?
We understand why you would think that. When you're responsible for keeping your flock safe, you want something that feels bulletproof. The idea of a mobile coop can feel like you're compromising on security for convenience.
Here's what we've actually found after building and refining these coops for years. The belief that mobile coops are less safe is based on a misunderstanding of how predators work and what actually stops them.
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Why Predators Target Coops In The First Place.
Predators don't attack randomly. They test structures. They look for patterns. They dig in the same spot because they found a weakness there before. A stationary coop becomes a predator's hunting ground. They learn it. They study it. They can often figure out any weak spots.
A mobile coop changes that equation entirely.
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How The Hoop Coop Design Actually Stops Predators
The frame sits low to the ground, preventing predators from getting underneath. The hardware cloth creates a barrier they can't breach. The predator apron stops them from digging.
We add a hog panel predator apron that folds down on hinges. It's still easy to move the coop and the predator apron (which you can also cover in hardware cloth if you want) keeps them from digging under into the coop. They would have to burrow quite a ways to dig their way in.
You're not relying on one thing. You're relying on a system.
The design, the materials, and the mobility work together.
SEE IT IN ACTIONWhat Our Customers Have Actually Experienced
One of our customers woke up to find wild dogs had torn up the tarp during the night. When she went out to check on her chickens, they were safe inside. The predators couldn't get through the frame and hardware cloth. The tarp was just the outer layer. The real protection was the structure underneath.
That's not luck. That's design.
Our customers have watched coyotes circle and move on. They've seen bobcats test the perimeter and decide it's not worth the effort. They've had raccoons try and give up. They've moved their coops to fresh ground and never lost a bird to predators.
Another Testimonial from Matthew W.
"Just wanted to let you know that the chicken tractor held up to a pretty bad attack two nights ago. We have not seen any signs of predators for the whole first batch of meat chickens. I have a second set running now and they are four weeks old. Something like a large dog or coyote must have found out I had chickens. I have attached a few pictures to show you it held up only damage was to the tarp. Thanks for the plans."
What You'll Get With Our Blueprints
Hoop Coop Blueprints + Material List
GRAB YOURS TODAYWhat Our Customers Say:
"I purchased your plans and built the hoop coop with 3 cattle panels. I am 71 years old and it took me a week to finish."
- Tony H.
"We have coyotes and bobcats in our area. I was nervous about using a mobile coop, but after building yours and moving it regularly, we haven't lost a single bird. The design really works."
- Sarah M.
"As a former contractor with over 30 years in the field, I actually removed the nest box from my Carolina coop replica and incorporated your roll out nest box into that coop also. Excellent job with the plans and detailing the build in your videos. The best part of your plans are found in the very first picture, from a pile of lumber to that. No waste!"
- Kenny H.
Still Have Questions?
Check out our full guide on hoop coop design HERE for more detailed information on how these coops work and what makes them different.
