I don’t do a lot of chicken coop plans book reviews – and I’m not likely too – but this one jumped out at me so I thought I’d have a closer look and share what I found.
It’s the cover that first grabs you – but that’s what covers are supposed to do! I thought it looked like an unusual approach to chicken coop plans and worth looking further.
What I discovered was this guy called Chris Gleason: woodworker, chicken keeper, DIY expert – who has written a number of other books as well – all from practical experience. This is the kind of hands-on guy I like – someone who rolls their sleeves up, perfects their plans themselves, then unleashes them on the chicken-keeping world!
You don’t just get an excellent range of different plans (seven) but also how to save on materials by recycling, how to make sturdy but attractive chicken coops, some interesting bits about chicken keeping from other people and even some egg recipes!
The nitty-gritty of the chicken coop plans is all there in step-by-step detail, making this a recommended book for both the experienced chicken keeper looking for something a bit different and those new to chicken coop design. As I write this, the book is available from Amazon at around 30% off the normal retail price.