PREDATOR PROOF MOVABLE POULTRY COOP

Abstract

A predator proof movable coop has an outdoor caged over section, an adjoining roofed-in section with an adjoining nesting box section and one or more retractable wheels. The coop is especially designed to protect the poultry or hens from predators like fox or raccoon or the like.

Claims

1. A predator proof movable poultry coop, comprising: an outdoor caged over section; an adjoining roofed-in section with an adjoining nesting box section; one or more retractable wheels.

2. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the outdoor caged over section and the adjoining roofed-in section with an adjoining nesting box section are mounted on a timber frame.

3. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the adjoining roofed-in section comprises a feeder and one or more perches.

4. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 3, wherein the feeder is suspended from inside the roof of the adjoining roofed-in section.

5. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 3, wherein hens stand on one or more perches at night.

6. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the nesting box section is accessible from outside.

7. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, one or more retractable wheels are connected on each side of rear part of the adjoining roofed-in section.

8. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 8, wherein one or more retractable wheels work on levered wheel mechanism.

9. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the outer caged section is made of a strip of steel mesh running around inner periphery and mounted on a wooden frame at ground level.

10. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the adjoining roofed-in section is made of heavy gauged plastic sheeting or marine ply.

11. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the coop is designed to be pulled by a single person.

12. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 11, wherein the coop is can be regularly moved onto fresh ground.

13. The predator proof movable poultry coop according to claim 1, wherein the coop is designed to protect hens in a predator infested environment including pathogens.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0022] FIG. 1 shows the perspective view of the predator proof movable poultry coop.

[0023] FIG. 2 shows the side view of the predator proof movable poultry coop.

[0024] FIG. 3 shows the front view of lever wheel mechanism.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural, logical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0026] On referring FIG. 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The figure shows a poultry coop 10 having an outdoor caged over section 11, an adjoining roofed-in section 12 and a pair of retractable wheels 13.

[0027] FIG. 2 shows the poultry coop being pulled easily by single person. The coop is designed to accommodate 6-9 hens inside. FIG. 3 provides a close up view of the levered wheel mechanism used to move the coop.

[0028] In one embodiment the coop is specially designed to protect the poultry or hens from pathogens and predators. Some predators for example fox or raccoon or the like, may dig ground under the periphery of the poultry coop and enter into the coop. To prevent this, the coop of the present invention is a provided with a three or 3 inch strip of steel mesh mounted on a wooden frame. The coop weighs about 260 lbs.

[0029] The roofed-in section is provided with an adjoining nesting box section, a feeder and one or more perches for the poultry or hens to stand on at night. The feeder is hung from the roof. The nesting box section is accessible from outside and roofed-in section is made from heavy gauged plastic or marine ply. To provide the poultry a clean environment and protect from pathogens developing inside the coop, it is always preferable to move the coop. The coop of the present invention is having distinct advantage over other coops of the past as it can be pulled or dragged by a single person alone. The wheels are provided on the rear part of the roofed-in section on each side. The wheels work on levered when mechanism.

[0030] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0031] The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

[0032] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.