Poultry-House Construction (Classic Reprint)

H. E. Upton

ISBN 10: 1332179797 / ISBN 13: 9781332179794

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. Addressing efficient poultry housing for profit, this book is a comprehensive guide for commercial poultry farmers in British Columbia. The author shares crucial insights gained from field experience, addressing diverse poultry breeds, climates, and operations. By providing detailed construction plans for various poultry house types, it empowers readers to create optimal housing solutions for their flocks. The book emphasizes the significance of proper ventilation, temperature control, hygiene, and efficient design in promoting poultry health, reducing mortality, and maximizing egg production. It challenges conventional practices and encourages innovative approaches, positioning the reader to stay competitive in the ever-evolving poultry industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332179794_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Poultry-House Construction (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332179797
• ISBN 13: 9781332179794
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Poultry-House Construction is a practical guide to building affordable, reliable housing for laying flocks and breeders. It focuses on simple, workable designs that suit many districts and climates, helping you cut costs without sacrificing comfort or productivity.

The book covers every essential from site choice and foundations to walls, floors, and roofing. It explains how to keep houses dry, well-ventilated, and easy to clean, with guidance on avoiding damp floors, drafts, and structural wear. You’ll find concrete, board, and earth-floor options, plus tips for keeping the building warm, dry, and sturdy against weather and mites.

It also offers concrete space guidelines, options for different housing styles, and practical ideas for city beginners—like portable units and inexpensive two-box and piano-box designs—that let you start small and scale up as your needs grow. By combining economical materials with sound construction, this edition aims to help you achieve good egg production and healthy stock.

• How to plan a cheap, practical laying-house that is easy to clean and ventilate


• Foundations, floors, walls, and roofs designed for durability and warmth


• Space and yard layouts that suit different flock sizes and climates


• Ready-to-build options, including portable and low-cost structures for beginners

Ideal for readers starting or expanding a small-to-midscale poultry operation, or anyone seeking reliable, economical housing solutions for egg production.