Three (3) Chicken Coop Building Books

Description: 1 ) "BUILDING CHICKEN COOPS FOR DUMMIES"Authors: Tod Brock, Dave Zook, Rob LudlowISBN:978-0-470-59896-2293 PagesFrom the Back CoverBuild a safe, attractive, and cost-effective enclosure for your backyard flockWhether you have a small city loft, a suburban backyard, or a rural farm, this friendly guide gives you easy-to-follow and customizable plans for building a backyard chicken coop. You'll get basic construction know-how and key information to design and build a coop that's easy on the eyes and tailored to your flock.Begin with chicken coop basics ― determine the necessary features for your coop, add a few amenities, and choose the right location and sizeGet set to build your chicken coop ― figure out the gear and materials you need and get a crash course on basic carpentry skillsDig into coop construction ― prepare your coop's site, create your coop's skeleton, and include walls, doors, windows, and a roofAdd finishing touches ― construct creature comforts for your flock, put together a run, and plug in with basic electricityCheck out all kinds of coops ― follow materials lists, cut lists, and schematic drawings for five different chicken coops Open the book and find:The dirt on essential coop-building toolsThe carpentry skills you'll need to construct like a proTips for prepping the coop siteGuidance on adding walls, doors, windows, and a roofPointers on building roosts, nest boxes, ramps, and runsHow to add electricity to your coopHelpful schematic drawingsFun ideas to trick out your coop Learn to:Choose your coop's best location, size, and styleGather the gear and materials you need to build a coopConstruct a coop from the ground upUnderstand materials lists, cut lists, and illustrated plansAbout the AuthorsTodd Brock: Todd Brock has written, directed, and produced more than 1,000 episodes of television programming. His shows on topics ranging from landscaping to home renovations to gardening have been broadcast nationally on major networks including HGTV, DIY Network, and PBS, and locally in one of the country's Top 10 TV markets.As a freelance writer, Todd has researched and written about everything from mobsters to Pac-Man, and children’s stories to cheeseburgers. He lives in the Atlanta, Georgia, area with his wife, Debbie, and their two daughters, Sydney and Kendall.Dave Zook: Dave Zook, his wife, Suz, and their four children, Justin, Jordan, Jenika, and Javon, live on several acres in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He is the founder/owner of Horizon Structures, a manufacturer of pre-built storage sheds, garages, horse barns, and chicken coops.Dave and his family keep a small fl ock of chickens at home in one of his company's coops. He continues to improve the designs and develop new ones based on customer input as well as his family’s experiences with their own backyard fl ock.Over the past nine years, Horizon's line of chicken coops has proven to be very popular with chicken fanciers ― and their hens ― throughout the U.S., with coops now in 48 states!Rob Ludlow: Rob Ludlow, his wife, Emily, and their two beautiful daughters, Alana and April, are the perfect example of the suburban family with a small fl ock of backyard chickens. Like countless others, what started out as a fun hobby raising a few egg-laying machines has almost turned into an addiction.Originally, Rob started posting his chicken experiences on his hobby Web site, www.Nifty-Stuff.com, but after realizing how much his obsession was growing, he decided to concentrate his efforts into a site devoted completely to the subject. Now Rob owns and manages www.backyardchickens.com, the largest and fastest-growing community of chicken enthusiasts in the world.Rob is also the coauthor of the book Raising Chickens For Dummies. 2) "HENTOPIA"Author: Frank HymanISBN: 978-1-61212-994-5206 Pages More eggs, less work! And more enjoyment for both the chickens and their keeper! That’s the promise of Frank Hyman’s Hentopia.From the Vending Machine Feeder to the Refilling Rainwaterer, Hyman’s innovative building projects are designed to save time and money while keeping chickens safe, healthy, clean, and well fed. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and colorful photos, the 21 projects for the chicken yard range from creative doorways, nest boxes, fencing, and roosts to a predator-proof pen, a “Chunnel” chicken run, and a sturdy but inexpensive coop made from wooden pallets. With a lively, humorous voice, Hyman generously shares his expert advice on all aspects of chicken-keeping. Requiring minimal previous carpentry experience and using many salvaged or found materials, Hentopia is within reach of every aspiring chicken-keeper. 3) "CHICKEN COOPS - 45 BUILDING PLANS FOR HOUSING YOUR FLOCK"Author: Judy PangmanISBN: 978-1-58017-627-9166 PagesBuild 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.

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