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BUILDING AN AVIARY
by Robert G. Black. Soft cover, 116 pp. B&W illustrations. 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.

Building An Aviary
Order #BAV
@ $21.95

BUILDING CHICKEN COOPS
Author: Gail Damerow. Soft cover, 32 pg., b/w diagrams. Gives tips for a successful coop design, ventilation, flooring, roosts, nests, feeder, water and other tips.

BUILDING CHICKEN COOPS
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@ $5.50

BUILDING A MULTI-USE BARN
Author: John D. Wagner. Soft cover, 221 pg., b/w photos, illustrations, & diagrams. These plans can be adapted to build a garage, shop/studio, apartment, garden/animal shed. Plans for 30'x24' structure. Tips and hints for the beginner or experienced builder. Chapters cover everything from siting and foundations, to framing and finishing.

BUILDING A MULTI-USE BARN
Order #BMUB
@ $14.95

BUILD RABBIT HOUSING
Author: Bob Bennett. Soft cover bulletin, 31 pg., b/w diagrams. Booklet tells how to construct housing, nest boxes, carrying cage, and furnish it with feeders & waterers. Contains useful plans and supplies needed.

BUILDING RABBIT HOUSING
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@ $5.50

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Build Your Own Aviary, Cages and Nests
by James McDonald. Soft cover, 120 pp. Numerous detailed b/w 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."

Build Your Own Aviary, Cages & Nestboxes
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@ $42.50

CHICKEN COOPS
45 building Plans for Housing Your Flock - by Judy Pangman. Soft cover, 166 pp. B&W drawings, diagrams. 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.

Chicken Coops
Order #CCOOP
@ $19.95

Farm and Smallholder Fencing
Author Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 128 pp. 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.

Farm and Smallholder Fencing
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@ $21.50

HOBBY FARM/SMALLHODER PROJECTS
Author: Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 70 pg., b/w photos & diagrams. 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.

HOBBY FARM/SMALLHODER PROJECTS
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@ $18.95

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How to Build Animal Housing
by Carol Ekarius. 2004. Soft cover, 260 pp. numerous dimensional, schematic drawings for a variety of 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.

How To Build Animal Housing
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@ $22.95

HOW TO BUILD EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR BIRDS
Author: Don Larosa. Soft cover, 55 pg., b/w illustrations. The basics on aviary, nesting boxes, moisturizing devices, and feeding equipment. Hospital quarters, shipping container, carring case, and wiring the aviary for light and power.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR BIRDS
Order #BEB
@ $14.50

Greenhouse Basics
By Mark Freeman. softcover, 192 pp. Practical instructions guide you through every step of the process. Selecting a site, laying a foundation, framing, glazing, ventilating, insulating, plumbing and wiring.

GREENHOUSE BASICS
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@ $21.95

GREENHOUSE PLANS
PLANS. 5 sheets. Included are plans for 10'x12' wood frame greenhouse (ready to be finished as you want), two other types of greenhouses, propagating frame, cold frame, and raised bed, as well as a 10 page "Hobby Greenhouse Planning Guide."

GREENHOUSE PLANS
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@ $12.95

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Making Mobile Hen Houses
by Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 126 pp with many b/w photos and detailed line drawings. 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.

Making Mobile Hen Houses
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@ $23.50

MINI-BARN PLANS
PLANS. 5 sheets. 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.

MINI-BARN PLANS
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@ $12.95

POULTRY/GARDEN SHED PLAN
PLANS. 5 sheets. Complete set of plans for a "24 bird" house. It is specifically designed to provide efficient, profitable egg production for family or hobbyist.Also convertible for Garden Shed. Plans include notes on raising poultry and caring for eggs and birds. Included are material list, and how to make equipment. Revised by publisher 2008. Still has limited information on constructing an attached exterior pen/run.

POULTRY HOUSE / GAMEBIRD PLANS
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@ $12.95

POULTRY HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Author: Michael Roberts. Soft cover, 91 pg., b/w photos & diagrams. A do it yourself guide to building poultry houses and related equipment. There are dimensional drawings for nest boxes, coops, show boxes, bantam house, runs, 8 & 10 hen houses and a "poultry palace." It also has plans for a duck nest box and a rabbit hutch.

POULTRY HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
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@ $21.50

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POULTRY HOUSES & APPLIANCES
Editor: Joseph Batty. Soft cover, 154 pg., b/w diagrams. A guide book to show the domestic poultry keeper how to make suitable houses, runs, brooders, feeders and drinkers. The dimensions and materials needed are given in detail. The emphasis is on practical houses and equipment.

POULTRY HOUSES & APPLIANCES
Order #PHA
@ $27.95

PRACTICAL POLE BUILDING
Author: Leigh Seddon. Soft cover, 183 pg., b/w photos & diagrams. All you need to know about pole building- saves you time, money, labor, and materials. Included are plans for lean-to animal shelter, two horse stable, two car garage/woodshed, pole cabin, hillside home, and lake home. All the information you need is included.

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How to build small barns and out buildings

SMALL BARNS & OUT BUILDINGS
Author: Monte Burch. Soft cover, 280 pg., b/w photos & diagrams. Covers all aspects of construction including permits and financing, tools, foundations, framing, siding, windows & doors, wiring, plumbing. 22 different building diagrams are included.

SMALL BARNS & OUT BUILDINGS
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@ $19.95

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