How to Build Animal Housing
60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nestboxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More
Published on 1. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-58017-527-2 (ISBN)
Description
With dozens of adaptable plans for sheds, coops, hutches, multipurpose barns, windbreaks, and shade structures, this guide covers everything you need to know to build safe and sturdy housing for your animals. Stressing the importance of evaluating your goals, planning ahead, and budgeting accordingly, Carol Ekarius helps you determine the best structure for your particular situation and offers expert advice on tools and construction techniques. Build a functional and comfortable house for your animals that they'll be proud to call home.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
8 1-2 x 10 7-8
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58017-527-2 (9781580175272)
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Carol Ekarius
How to Build Animal Housing
60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nestboxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More
E-Book
02/2011
Storey Publishing, LLC
€9.99
Available for download
Person
Carol Ekarius has been a full time livestock farmer for nearly a decade and has been involved with the sustainable agriculture movement for many years. She is the author of How to Build Animal Housing and Small-Scale Livestock Farming. Carol and her husband live in Hartsel, Colorado, with their many critters.