EWB Challenge | Moving Chicken Coop Adapted for Loidahar’s Climate

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05/03/2026 at 5:57 pm #9986
Steven Sinambela
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Hi, I’m exploring the idea of a moving chicken coop that fits Loidahar’s hot, humid climate and steep terrain.

and my team and I have a few questions.

“Has a moving chicken coop ever been implemented in Loidahar or in any past EWB Challenge projects, or would this be a new idea for the community?”

“Are there any examples of mobile or semi‑mobile livestock systems being used in Loidahar or nearby communities, and what lessons could apply to a moving chicken coop design?”

“Where can I access reliable information about the terrain of Loidahar? I’ve seen descriptions saying it’s steep, but I’ve also heard there may be flatter areas, so I want to confirm what the landscape actually looks like before finalising my design.”

These are my questions, thank you loidahar team.
08/03/2026 at 10:33 am #9988
Steven Sinambela
Participant
Good morning Loida Har team,
my team has three ideas and hopes we get a response from you.
Has indoor farming, handwheel seeder and solar still/bread/cooker been implemented in Loida Har?
08/03/2026 at 11:03 am #9989
Steven Sinambela
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Good morning Loida Har team,
I’m sorry if this idea has already been discussed — it would be our “Plan D” if the other options have already been considered. My team is exploring low‑tech ways to protect crops from bird damage, especially maize and beans.

We’ve developed a concept for a wind‑powered scarecrow that uses spinning arms with tin cans and reflective materials to create movement and noise. It can be built from bamboo and recycled items and works automatically when the wind blows.

Could you please let us know:
Are scarecrows or similar bird‑deterrent tools currently used in Loidahar?
And if not, do you think a passive, wind‑powered version like this could be helpful for farmers?

Thank you for your guidance.
16/03/2026 at 6:04 pm #10011
Evelyn Todio
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Hi Steven,

Thank you for your questions.

It would be safe to assume that none of these options have been implemented in Loidahar. As part of the ideation phase, you can analyse how each of these designs meets your design objectives and also the community needs.

In regard to other mobile livestock systems, I am aware of a moving pig tractor that enabled pigs to graze the land in Railaco – a different village in Timor.

The terrain of Loidahar can be viewed on the 360 site walkthroughs

Kind regards,
Evelyn
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