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Building Plans and Books
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Building An Aviary
Author draws on his considerable experience in building aviaries, primarily for the smaller cage bird species. He includes information on: wood framing, alternate framing, wire, aviary security, doors, heating, plants & landscaping and more. His knowledge and techniques are adaptable to those wishing to build larger aviaries for pheasants, quail, etc. Written by Robert G. Black. Soft cover, 116 pp. B&W illustrations.
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Building Chicken Coops
Gives tips for a successful coop design, ventilation, flooring, roosts, nests, feeder, water and other tips.
Paperback, 32 pgs
By Gail Damerow
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Build Your Own Aviary, Cages, & Nestboxes
Numerous detailed black and white photos showing step by step cage construction. also next boxes, carrying cages, perches and feeders. Best book we've seen on home building of cages. Build your own and "save a bundle." Written by James McDonald. Soft cover, 120 pp.
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Chicken Coops
Author presents 45 plans for housing both laying hens & meat birds, from few birds to many. She has researched and visited sites from Seattle's Tilth City Chickens tour, to Mad City Chickens tour in Wisconsin to large-scale moveable shelters by Joel Salatin and presents their structures and the accompanying story. Find plans to convert trailer frames, green houses and backyard sheds to poultry housing as well as ideas on using recycled material for housing. Also includes 8 pp. of color photos, featuring many of coops she's visited. 45 building Plans for Housing Your Flock - by Judy Pangman. Soft cover, 166 pp. B&W drawings, diagrams.
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Hobby Farm/Smallholder Projects
Many do-it-yourself projects are included with photo, diagram, and measurements. Troughs, hurdles, gates, brooders, dust bath, nest box, benches, and a milking stool are among the 22 projects. Author: Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 70 pg., b/w photos & diagrams.
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Farm and Smallholder Fencing
Over 50 color photos and numerous drawings to illustrate fencing concepts/examples. Thorough, compact book on fencing. Includes info on tools, gates, rails, supports and types of material including wire, netting, wood, high tensile wire and electric wire. Author has tips on fencing problem areas (uneven ground, ditches), making tree guards and stiles. He also presents info on fencing for specific animals, including poultry and waterfowl, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats and horses. Author Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 128 pp.
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Greenhouse Basics
Practical instructions guide you through every step of the process. Selecting a site, laying a foundation, framing, glazing, ventilating, insulating, plumbing and wiring. By Mark Freeman. softcover, 192 pp.
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How To Build Animal Housing
Considering building your own animal housing? Author presents info on design and function, foundations, roofing, windows, electrical and plumbing systems. For poultry, there are also plans for portable coop and brooder house; arks and summer range shelters. Also includes plans for nest boxes, waterer stand, animal carriers and roosts. In addition, author presents plans for small and portable housing and equipment for rabbits, sheep, goats, pigs and calves. Written by Carol Ekarius. This book contain numerous dimensional, schematic drawings for a variety of animal housing. 2004. Soft cover, 260 pp.
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Mini-Barn Plans
Complete plans for mini barn (12x16) w/options & floor plans. Possible indoor garden nursery, garage, hobby workshop, & animal shelter alternative. Also incl. are plans for 8' wide mini storage shed. PLANS. 5 sheets.
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Green House Plans
Included are plans for 10'x12' wood frame greenhouse (ready to be finished as you choose), two other types of greenhouses, propagating frame, cold frame, and raised bed, as well as a 10 page "Hobby Greenhouse Planning Guide." PLANS. 5 sheets.
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Small Barns and Outbuildings
Covers all aspects of construction including permits and financing, tools, foundations, framing, siding, windows & doors, wiring, plumbing. 22 different building diagrams are included. Author: Monte Burch. Soft cover, 280 pg., b/w photos & diagrams.
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Making Mobile Hen Houses
A companion book to Poultry House Construction but with emphasis on moveable poultry housing units. Author has also designed a poultry house that can be managed by an individual in a wheelchair. And he has come up with an intriguing design for housing that will moderate the noise of cockerels. Other projects include: info on wheel assembly designs, broody coop, 25 &50 free range bird housing, urban poultry house, runs and many other ideas. By Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 126 pp with many b/w photos and detailed line drawings.
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