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Land
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A
Guide to Dry Stone Walling |
Andy
Radford, 2001, hardback, 128 pages
Andy Radford begins
by looking into the history and development of dry stone walling before
demonstrating how to build a wall with step by step explanations which
are accompanied by photographs and diagrams.
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Andy Radford,
2002, hardback, 160 pages
Providing a wealth
of practical information, this guide is essential reading for both
farmer and smallholder alike. Describing the types of fencing for
a range of uses from poultry and sheep to goats and horses, the author
provides advice on the correct type of fence and its construction.
Fences covered include basic designs, the ideal equestrian enclosure,
specialist fencing for particular animals and how to design and
construct stock fencing across water courses, slopes and on shallow
ground.
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Judy
Pangman, 2006, paperback, 176 pages
Chicken coops come
in all sizes and styles. This book provides a collection of 45
building plans to meet the needs of chicken owners. The featured
designs include assemble hoop houses, A-frames, converted sheds, mobile
units and multi-storied wooden
structures.
A 16 page colour section presents photographs of many of the featured
chicken coop plans. This title is suitable for all flocks, from
backyard poultry owners to small sized farms. Published in the US.
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Farm
& Smallholder Fencing |
Michael
Roberts, 2005, paperback, 126 pages
A practical guide
to permanent and electric livestock fencing on the farm and
smallholding. With useful tips and advice the author discusses the
materials to use, construction and how to maintain fencing.
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Murray
Maclean, 2006, hardback, 184 pages
A detailed guide to
planting, maintaining and conserving hedgerows. The author
provides useful advice and practical information which is accompanied by
nearly 200 drawings and photographs.
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How
to Build Animal Housing |
Carol Ekarius,
2004, paperback, 256 pages
Described as one of
the most comprehensive and useful guides of its kind, the author
explains how to build the perfect shelter which is well ventilated,
safe, specific for the particular animal, appealing and
convenient.
Supported by step by step instructions the guide
provides details on a dozen projects.
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Legumes
for Milk and Meat |
R
Sheldric, 1995, paperback, 102 pages
With the dairy
industry struggling from low returns on milk, this practical and useful
guide aims to explain how the dairy farmer could help reduce his
overheads whilst improving the overall quality of the product through
home grown forage.
Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks
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Michael
Roberts, 2005, paperback, 126 pages
Provides
descriptions of 8 different methods of mobilising hen houses, 3 fold
units, 2 large free range houses, a broody coop, a sound moderated
house, an urban poultry house, a wheelchair user's poultry house, 2
shelters, a rollaway nest box and a 6ft run. The text is
accompanied by photographs and detailed plans.
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Making
the Most of Your Farm Buildings |
Richard
Langley, 2006, hardback, 192 pages
The author provides
a unique and practical reference source for farmers and smallholders
alike. Topics examined include the conversion of existing
buildings into structures with new uses, health and safety, the law as
it concerns the construction and environmental impact of buildings,
traditional and new farm structures, advice on the materials to use,
heating, ventilation and water and electricity supply.
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Jon Newton,
1993, paperback, 128 pages
The key elements
for successful organic grassland management are dealt with in detail by
Jon Newton including the range of grasses which can be used, advice on
legumes and a special section on how to control weeds efficiently and
effectively.
Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks
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Poultry
House Construction |
Michael Roberts,
1997, paperback, 92 pages
This DIY guide on
the perfect poultry house discusses the housing requirements of various
types of fowl, the materials needed as well as the appropriate
tools.
Michael Roberts provides the reader with 16 plans for
poultry houses including a deluxe 'Poultry Palace'.
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