Making a Poultry House (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mary Roberts Conover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484526324 ISBN 13: 9780484526326

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Build a healthy, efficient poultry house with clear plans, practical advice, and easy‑to‑follow diagrams.

This guide presents tested ideas on sizing, ventilation, flooring, roofing, walls, and nests to help you house a small to medium flock safely and cleanly. Rich illustrations and step‑by‑step notes translate years of home poultry experience into doable projects for country homes or suburban coops.

The book covers key topics from selecting a site and shaping the building to keep air fresh without drafts, to choosing floors that stay warm and dry. It explains how to design roofs that balance insulation and sunlight, and how walls and doors can prevent heat loss while admitting light and air. You’ll also learn about nesting and roosting arrangements that fit different breeds, plus simple upkeep tips to keep the house sanitary and efficient year round.

• How to size a hen house for your flock and climate
• Ventilation, drafts, and how to balance fresh air with warmth
• Flooring, foundations, and keeping the interior dry
• Nests, roosts, and interior layout tailored to various breeds

Ideal for readers planning a practical, economical coop that protects poultry and simplifies daily care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484526324
• ISBN 13: 9780484526326
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80