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 PLAN NUMBERS 6195, 6248 
 
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 In recent years, rural homeowners have 
 developed an interest in backyard poultry 
 operations. These two poultry house plans give 
 basic tips for meeting needs of individual 
 operations. 
 
 Plan 6195 features a partially raised floor system 
 with feed and water placed on the raised section. 
 Wire mesh in this location allows the manure to be 
 separated from the birds^ living areas and reduces 
 the amount of litter required. 
 
 Plan 6195 is built on grade and offers a 
 pressure-treated rodent barrier around the base 
 perimeter. Although not foolproof, this barrier is 
 generally effective. 
 
 Plan 6248 has a tongue-and-groove wooden 
 sheathing floor and the structure is set on and 
 anchored to concrete block. 
 
 Both poultry house plans feature natural 
 (nonmechanical) ventilation. Each house can 
 accommodate 40 to 50 birds. Optional clean-outs 
 may be incorporated into both plans for periodic 
 manure removal with minimum disturbance of the 
 birds. 
 
 Complete working drawings may be obtained 
 from the Extension agricultural engineer at your 
 State land-grant university. A small charge may be 
 made to cover cost of printing. 
 
 If you do not know the location of your State 
 land-grant university, send your request to 
 Agricultural Engineer, Extension, Science and 
 Education Administration, U.S. Department of 
 Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. Your request 
 will be sent to the appropriate university. 
 
 Order plan 6195, "Poultry Housing 40-50 Birds"; or 
 6246, "Poultry House 10' X 12"'. 
 
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 PLAN 6195 
 
 Issued February 1981 
 
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 DEPARTMENT OF 
 AGRICULTURE 
 
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 PUBLICATION SCIENCE AND 
 
 NUMBER 1403 EDUCATION 
 
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