Building Chicken Coops For Dummies download book

Book: Building Chicken Coops For Dummies

Author: Todd Brock

Pages: 312

Format: pdf

Language: English

ISBN10: 0470598964

I found this book to cover all the basics, not only what your chickens require; but, also what you'll need to build a basic coop. It covers the basic carpentry skills and tools needed to build 5 coops; from the Minimal to the Walk-In; suitable for small flocks. Not only that, it also explains the why's for each aspect of construction and use of tools.
As for your chickens, if you follow the suggestions in the book, you'll have a happy flock. Roosts, nest boxes, ramps, lighting, ventilation are all covered in detail; as well as suitable materials for each.
The plans given are very basic, so if your looking for a coop with a bit more style such as Victorian or Country Cottage you won't find it here. However, with the information in this book, you can easily use a shed or playhouse plan and using the information in the this book, adapt the plan for chickens.
Overall it's a good baisc book with a lot of information for the backyard coop builder.