Chicken Tractors Built for Structural Durability Through Repeated Pasture Moves in Lancaster County
New Holland, United States - September 23, 2026 / The Mobile Chicken House /
The Mobile Chicken House, located in New Holland, PA, has introduced a line of solar-powered, automated portable chicken coops developed for pastured poultry operations in Lancaster County and the surrounding area. The product line reflects sixteen years of on-farm testing and development, with designs shaped by the practical demands of rotating flocks across pasture throughout the growing season.
Equipment Developed Through Hands-On Farm Use
Each unit produced by The Mobile Chicken House incorporates solar power systems, automatic lighting, and automated feeding mechanisms, addressing the daily labor requirements farmers face when managing pastured flocks through multiple moves per season. The mobile chicken house designs are built to reduce the time and effort involved in manually managing feed and light cycles while keeping birds on fresh ground throughout production.
The automated feeding systems built into each portable chicken coop are calibrated for consistent delivery, limiting feed waste and maintaining flock access without requiring constant human intervention. Automatic lighting supports natural growth cycles and egg production without dependence on grid infrastructure - a practical consideration for farms that relocate coops regularly across fields situated far from power sources.
Mobile Broiler House Options for Meat and Egg Operations
The product line includes both egg-layer configurations and mobile broiler house options suited to meat bird production. Rollout nest boxes are incorporated into laying unit designs, allowing eggs to move away from the nesting area immediately after being laid, which reduces breakage and keeps eggs cleaner. This design feature was refined over years of use on working farms before being made available commercially.
The chicken tractor in New Holland, PA represents one of the most active segments of the company's offerings. Chicken tractors allow farmers to move birds systematically across pasture in smaller, more maneuverable units, distributing manure more evenly and giving each section of ground adequate recovery time before birds return. The Mobile Chicken House constructs these units to withstand regular movement without structural compromise, a requirement that emerged directly from the company's farm-based testing program.
Solar Infrastructure Eliminates Grid Dependency
A defining characteristic across the full product range is the integration of solar power as the primary energy source. Because a mobile broiler house or portable chicken coop operates disconnected from fixed infrastructure, solar systems allow farmers to run lighting and feeding automation regardless of where the unit is positioned on the property. This eliminates the need for extension cords or temporary wiring, both of which introduce safety and logistical complications during frequent relocations.
The solar components are selected and installed to perform through the variable weather conditions typical of Lancaster County, where farms depend on consistent operation across the full growing season. Battery storage is sized to maintain function through low-light periods without requiring manual backup.
About The Mobile Chicken House
The Mobile Chicken House is a New Holland, PA-based builder of mobile chicken house and chicken tractor solutions for pastured poultry farms. The company designs and constructs portable chicken coops and mobile broiler houses equipped with solar power, automated feeding, automatic lighting, and rollout nests, with all designs developed through sixteen years of direct farm use and testing.
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Contact Information:
The Mobile Chicken House
270 Commerce Drive
New Holland, Pennsylvania 17557
United States
Josh Stoltzfoos
+1-717-826-0371
https://mobilechickenhouse.com
