Chicken Coops, 2nd Edition
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With comprehensive step-by-step instructions and a wealth of inspirational plans, small-scale farmer Judy Pangman will teach you how to build the perfect housing to fit your flock—whether you're keeping a few chickens or a few hundred.
This practical collection of coops for laying hens, broilers, and turkeys features designs from...
With comprehensive step-by-step instructions and a wealth of inspirational plans, small-scale farmer Judy Pangman will teach you how to build the perfect housing to fit your flock—whether you're keeping a few chickens or a few hundred.
This practical collection of coops for laying hens, broilers, and turkeys features designs from all over the North America. Whether your flock needs extra warmth in the winter or ventilation in the summer—or both—you can find a home for them here. Coops range from fashionable backyard structures to large-scale, moveable shelters designed for use on a small farm.
Included are step-by-step building instructions with clear and detailed plans that give beginning builders the confidence they need to get the job done right. You'll also find options for working with upcycled materials to craft a coop that fits within your budget.
Published By Storey Publishing, LLC
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 144
Publication Date 02/02/2027
ISBN 9798897080502
Dimensions 8.5 inches x 10.88 inches
“This book is an excellent source for anyone thinking about raising and keeping chickens for fresh eggs! The sources for affordable (or free) chicken-coop materials are well-researched, and the how-to information is easy to follow.” —Lee Mothes, author of Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Building
“Whether you're housing a handful of backyard hens or a growing farm flock, this book makes coop building feel approachable and fun. Judy Pangman's practical guidance and inspiring designs will have you reaching for your tools and planning your next project.”—Roger Sipe, Group Editor, Hobby Farms and Chickens magazines
“Chicken Coops covers every style of poultry housing from elaborate and stationary to simple and moveable. Offered here are not just basic requirements, but also detailed plans for 7 coops of varying sizes plus a myriad of ideas for housing small backyard flocks up to large production units of layers, broilers, pastured chickens, turkeys, chicks, and broody hens. If you don’t find a specific plan to your liking, you’ll surely find plenty of ideas for designing your own chicken coop.” —Gail Damerow, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens