num_pages: 176
description: Build the Perfect Housing to Fit Your Flock Raising your own chickens? This thrifty book will show you how to build a shelter for your flock, including hoop houses, A-frames, converted sheds, mobile units and pastured poultry models. Plus, find ideas for converting trailer frames, greenhouses, and backyard sheds; low-budget alternatives for working with found and recycled materials; and simple ways to make waters, feeders, and nestboxes. Includes 45 coop ideas for housing both laying hens and meat birds (chickens or turkeys). Paperback. Written by Judy Pangman. 10-3/4" x 8-3/4". 166 pp.. CONTENTS Preface Part 1 - Providing The Basics Chicken Brooders Chicken Coops Things to Consider When Designing Your Coop Part 2 - Coops for the City Part 3 - Coops for Small Farms Part 4- Cool Coops Selected Coops Inspiring Coops Suppliers Helpful Sources Index
language: English
title: Chicken Coops: 45 Building Ideas for Housing Your Flock
titlecomplete: Chicken Coops: 45 Building Ideas for Housing Your Flock
genres: Gardening, Reference, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 201
publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC