{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-chicken-benjamin-bolton-9798244541403","title":"How to Build a Chicken Coop for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow to Build a Chicken Coop for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild a safe, durable chicken coop with confidence-even if you've never built anything before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Build a Chicken Coop for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear, step-by-step guide designed for first-time chicken owners who want a practical, predator-proof coop for a backyard or small flock. This book takes you from an empty patch of ground to a solid, weather-tight coop using simple tools, straightforward plans, and beginner-friendly instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo complicated construction language. No unnecessary extras. 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