Making An Owl Box : Part 5 : Staining & Waterproofing

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 5 we show you how to stain and waterproof the Owl Box.

Making An Owl Box : Part 4-C : Assembly (Continued)

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 4-C we show you how to assemble the Owl Box. Part C finishes the roof and covers the installation of the bottom.

Making An Owl Box : Part 4-B : Assembly (Continued)

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 4-B we show you how to assemble the Owl Box. Part B covers the back and roof.

Making An Owl Box : Part 4-A : Assembly

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 4-A we show you how to assemble the Owl Box. Part A covers the front and sides.

Making An Owl Box : Part 3-B : Cutting The Lumber (Continued)

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 3-B we show you how to cut the lumber for the Owl Box. Part B covers the second set of cuts.

Making An Owl Box : Part 3-A : Cutting The Lumber

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 3-A we show you how to cut the lumber for the Owl Box. Part A covers the first set of cuts.

Making An Owl Box : Part 2 : Materials

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 2 we show you which Materials you’ll need to purchase (or have on hand) to make your own Owl Box.

Making An Owl Box : Part 1 : Tools

Learn how to make a Screech Owl Box. This Owl House will work with either an Eastern or Western Screech Owl. This is an owl found throughout the United States.

In Part 1 we give an overview of the process along with the Tools you will need to make your own Owl Box.

Chefs Raise Own Chickens

It started with herb gardens, then a backyard vegtable patch. Now more and more chefs are discovering the freshness that only comes from chickens raised in their own backyard.

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They Are Raising Chickens Everywhere

Raising chickens in an urban environment is not just an Austin thing. It is becoming more common in many major cities. Here is an example from Chicago.

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