Prairie Schooner

Product Description

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.

16′ x 24′ Prairie Schooner: 

In this model, you can raise up to 300 broilers or 150 layers. This Schooner measures 16 x 24.’ That’s 384 square feet. 384 ft² / 300 birds = 1.28 ft² per bird. We brooded 300 birds in a barn until they were three weeks old, then put them in this Schooner.

Shipping not included. Discounts available for orders of 5 or more. Does not include chicken wire, tarp and tow chains. This schooner weighs 1950 lbs.

Both Schooners Include: 2 Doors (4′ x 6′) front and back, Frame 2 ⅜’’ Galvanized Steel Tubing, 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)

Size needed for the 16′ x 24′ Schooner: 36′ x 30′ (also allows for 2′ extra on the sides which can be rolled up and serve as eaves when not in use)

End Tarps:

Hardware store tarp and bungee cords work during the summer and can be easily placed on the weather end before a storm.

During the winter, the same wiggle wire channel used for the big tarp will be needed so as to form a tight envelope.

Size needed for the 20′ x 40′ Schooner: 12′ x 22′ of tarp

Size needed for the 16′ x 24′ Schooner: 10′ x 18′ of tarp

Chicken wire and tow chains will also need to be purchased to complete your set up.

5 or more Schooners must ship on a dedicated flatbed. Please call Courtney at 660-684-6035 to get a shipping quote.

**Please note our instructional videos are currently unavailable. We are in the process of creating/developing new videos for easy assembly**