Prairie Schooner
Exactly as electric fence allows the modern agriculturist to mimic the movements of great herds of bison and stimulate land rejuvenation toward prairie, the Prairie Schooner allows the grower to mimic the other keystone species of the prairie, the Prairie Chicken, with equal benefits.
The Prairie Schooner is available in two models, the 20′ x 40′ and 16′ x 24′.
20′ x 40′ Prairie Schooner:
In this model, you can raise up to 600 broilers or 300 layers. This Schooner is 20 x 40′ has 800 ft² / 500 birds = 800/500 = 1.6 ft² per bird. At 600 birds = 1.33 ft² per bird.
Shipping not included. Discounts available for orders of 5 or more. Does not include chicken wire, tarp and tow chains. Each schooner weighs 2750 lbs.
Schooner Includes:
- 2 Doors (4′ x 6′) front and back
- Frame 2 ⅜’’ Galvanized Steel Tubing
- C-channel and wiggle wire
- All hardware
Billboard Tarps:
We recommend the 15oz weight which can be purchased here: https://billboardtarps.com
Size needed for the 20′ x 40′ Schooner: 40′ x 44′ (allows for 2′ extra on the sides which can be rolled up to serve as eaves when not in use)
End Tarps:
During the summer, use hardware store tarp and bungee cords which can be easily placed on the weather-end before a storm.
During the winter, use the same wiggle wire channel and heavy duty tarp used for the big tarp, so as to form a tight envelope around the structure.
Size needed for the 20′ x 40′ Schooner: 12′ x 22′ of tarp
Additionally, you will need to purchase chicken wire, rubber belting and tow chains to complete your setup.
Features
- 20′ x 40′ Schooner is 800 ft², ideal for 600 broilers or 300 layers
- 16′ x 24′ Schooner is 384 ft², ideal for 300 broilers or 150 layers
- Can be pulled sideways
- Superior weather adaptability
- Includes: Skid and hoop house kit, 4’ doors (2), roll up side bars (2), wiggle wire & channel, bracing, Tek screws, shoulder and base plates, instruction manual
Specs
- 20′ x 40′ Schooner weight: 2750 lbs
- 16′ x 24′ Schooner weight: 1950 lbs
- Constructed of 13 gauge 2 3/8″ galvanized pipe
- Uprights on 5′ centers
- 30 hp required to pull up hill
Drop ship from manufacturer. Please contact us for shipping cost to your area.
2-4 weeks delivery time.
