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Reinventing the Chicken Coop : 14 Original Designs with Step-By-Step Building Instructions by Matthew Wolpe and Kevin McElroy (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101603429808
ISBN-139781603429801
eBay Product ID (ePID)117333607
Product Key Features
Book TitleReinventing the Chicken Coop : 14 Original Designs with Step-By-Step Building Instructions
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDesign & Construction, Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Do-It-Yourself / General
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreHouse & Home, Technology & Engineering
AuthorMatthew Wolpe, Kevin Mcelroy
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width9 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Their care shows. The book is easy to read, and illustrations offer insight into egg access doors, cantilevered nesting boxes, worm compost bins and rooftop vegetable gardens." -- California College of the Arts, "All 14 designs are architectural wonders of reductive space and ample imagination." -- Gail Damerow, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, Bay area artisans Wolpe and McElroy … dish the complete scoop on the coop for those just starting the yard-chicken journey or for experienced woodcrafters longing to bring chickens to their back-porch scene., Splendid illustrations, both drawings and photographs, provide a sort of virtual tour of more than a dozen interesting and unusual coops without leaving home. Some are simple, some are elaborate, a few are downright extraordinary, and most have innovative features that could be incorporated into any design. ... has the feel of an Architectural Digest for chicken people., Their care shows. The book is easy to read, and illustrations offer insight into egg access doors, cantilevered nesting boxes, worm compost bins and rooftop vegetable gardens., Bay area artisans Wolpe and McElroy ... dish the complete scoop on the coop for those just starting the yard-chicken journey or for experienced woodcrafters longing to bring chickens to their back-porch scene., "Bay area artisans Wolpe and McElroy ... dish the complete scoop on the coop for those just starting the yard-chicken journey or for experienced woodcrafters longing to bring chickens to their back-porch scene." -- Los Angeles Times, "Splendid illustrations, both drawings and photographs, provide a sort of virtual tour of more than a dozen interesting and unusual coops without leaving home. Some are simple, some are elaborate, a few are downright extraordinary, and most have innovative features that could be incorporated into any design. ... has the feel of an Architectural Digest for chicken people." -- Novella Carpenter, Author of Farm City, Splendid illustrations, both drawings and photographs, provide a sort of virtual tour of more than a dozen interesting and unusual coops without leaving home. Some are simple, some are elaborate, a few are downright extraordinary, and most have innovative features that could be incorporated into any design. … has the feel of an Architectural Digest for chicken people.
Table Of ContentPreface The Basics Chicken Coop Essentials Coop-Building Basics Coop Projects Two Simple Classics: The Standard and the A-Frame Stoop Coop Modern Mobile Coop-Tractor Icebox Modern Log Cabin Chick-in-a-Box SYM Corner Coop Kippen House Garden Roof Chicken Coop Pallet Coop Coopsicle Cupe Container Coop
SynopsisBuild a stylishly modern home for your poultry. Backyard chickens meet contemporary design in this inventive compilation from authors Matthew Wolpe and Kevin McElroy. Reinventing the Chicken Coop presents 14 complete building plans for chicken houses that range from the purely functional to outrageously fabulous, with designs that include water-capturing roofs, built-in composting systems, and modernist architectural details., The step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs of these inspiring coops will delight both first-time builders and veteran chicken farmers alike.
LC Classification NumberTH4930
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- Aug 11, 2016
Pretty Good book!
Better than most DIY chicken coop books I've seen. My only real complaint is that I was hoping for plans for something a little more traditional.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 21, 2025
Fun book to look at and gives some great...
Fun book to look at and gives some great ideasVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 01, 2021
Insightful
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
