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Central Texas Gardener : Chickens In Austin

Ron Nelson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:38:08 +0000

Learn more about raising chickens in an urban environment like Austin. Our coop Beta Tester, Judith, is interviewed on Central Texas Gardener (show date: January 23, 2010).

Here is the link to the show: Central Texas Gardener : Raising Chickens : 01/23/2010

Our Brentwood coop can be seen around the 14:22 mark, during the discussion of different [...]

Crestview High Rise Coop Video

Ron Nelson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:10:41 +0000

Here is a new video overview of our Crestview Urban Chicken Coop.

Rosedale Urban Stealth Coop

Ron Nelson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:36:43 +0000

Here is a short video overview of our Rosedale Low Profile (Stealth) Chicken Coop.

Miniature Owl Box

Ron Nelson — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:00:30 +0000

It can be a lot of fun having an Owl Box. Each season you can watch as the owlets grow and take their first flight.

The problem is that the box is high in a tree, so you can’t easily show your friends and neighbors how it is constructed. This is where our scale [...]

Miniature Woodpecker House

Ron Nelson — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:59:30 +0000

Each season you watch the birds make their nest in their Woodpecker House.

The problem is that the house is often high in a tree, so you can’t easily show your friends and neighbors how it is constructed. This is where our scale model miniature Woodpecker House comes in.

This is a 1/3rd scale model [...]

Miniature Leopold Bench

Ron Nelson — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:58:26 +0000

The Leopold Bench is a classic woodland design. Something enjoyable for you or a child to sit on in the backyard. But have you ever wished you could be reminded on the experience while indoors?

If so, consider our 1/3rd scale model of our Leopold Bench. It is designed for education, display, or just [...]

The Rosedale : Low Profile Chicken Coop

Ron Nelson — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:48:09 +0000

Are you looking for a starter chicken coop, but want to purchase something made in Austin? Do you need a coop that will not stand out in your yard? Then consider the Rosedale Low Profile Chicken Coop. The Rosedale will provide a comfortable space [...]

Owl Box : Eastern/Western Screech : Owner’s Guide

Ron Nelson — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:37:43 +0000

Below is a link to the PDF version of our Eastern/Western Screech Owl Box Owner’s Guide.

The guide provides you with information about how to mount and clean your Owl Box.

Eastern/Western Screech Owl Box : Owner’s Guide

Owl Box : Construction & Quality

Ron Nelson — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:05:08 +0000

Learn more about how we construction our Owl Boxes. And see how strong they are!

Owl Box : Cleaning

Ron Nelson — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:03:56 +0000

See how easy it is to clean out the Owl Box.

Owl Box Installation : The Basics

Ron Nelson — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:01:58 +0000

Learn the basics of installing an Owl Box.

Owl Boxes : Eastern/Western Screech Owl

Ron Nelson — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:11:21 +0000

Our Eastern/Western Screech Owl box is designed to provide a safe and lasting home for your owl friends. The Eastern Screech range covers most of the eastern portion of the United States, as far as the Rockies and the Chisos in West Texas.

Features

The box is 28″ in total height, with 18″ to 21″ of interior [...]

Brentwood Coop : The Doors

Ron Nelson — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:25:13 +0000

Here is a short video which demonstrates how the doors work on our Brentwood Chicken Coop. There is also a short demonstration of how the run attaches and how to switch around the internal components (roosts, nesting boxes, etc).

Talking Chickens : Urban Chickens : 1

Ron Nelson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:41:41 +0000

Here more about raising chickens in an urban environment.

These chickens are raised in a backyard in central Austin, Texas.

Crestview Chicken Coop : Beta Tester Experience

Ron Nelson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:25:30 +0000

Hear first hand what our urban chicken expert has to say about our Crestview Chicken Coop and Chicken Runs.

Austin Funky Chicken Tour 2010

Ron Nelson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:57:54 +0000

Get ready for the second annual Austin Funky Chicken Tour, coming up in April 2010.

Pictured in the video, our Crestview coop along with the Single Run and the 90 Degree Adapter.

Assembly Guide : Leopold Bench : Child Version

Ron Nelson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:35:16 +0000

Our Leopold Benches are now available in kit form. The kit is a great way to save some money.

Assembling [...]

Assembly Guide : Leopold Bench : Adult Version

Ron Nelson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:33:36 +0000

Our Leopold Benches are now available in kit form. The kit is a great way to save some money.

Assembling [...]

Leopold Benches : Now Available In Two Colors & Natural

Ron Nelson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:41:33 +0000

Our Leopold benches are now available in two color choices. You can choose either Canyon Brown or Redwood.

Note that only fully assembled benches are stained. If you purchase a kit version you can stain the bench whichever color you like, or even paint it (using a good quality exterior paint).

New Option: You can now purchase [...]

Assembly Guide : The Crestview : Small Chicken Coop

Ron Nelson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:57:58 +0000

Our smaller Crestview Chicken Coop is available in kit form. The kit is a great way to save some money.

Assembling the Crestview is a moderately difficult task. Please review the guide before purchasing the kit version. The guide outlines the necessary tools and skills required to complete the coop. This is not a “flat pack” type product [...]

Chicken Run Video

Ron Nelson — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:05:20 +0000

Here is a video of our 6′ Chicken Run in action. Also in this video is the 90 Degree Adapter.

The coop pictured is the Crestview.

The Leopold Bench : Adult and Child Sized

Ron Nelson — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:58:45 +0000

There is nothing quite like setting up a bench in a corner of your yard. A comfortable place to sit and read, to bird watch, or to just relax.

The bench design is based on the work of Aldo Leopold, a nature writer and protector of the wilderness. [...]

Chicken Run : 90 Degree Adapter

Ron Nelson — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:44:49 +0000

Our 90 Degree Chicken Adapter can be used with any of our coop models and is designed to work with our Chicken Run. The adapter allows you to arrange your run with a 90 degree “bend”. This is a very attractive setup if you are placing your coop and run in the corner of your [...]

Chicken Run : Single Opening

Ron Nelson — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:35:15 +0000

Our Single Opening Chicken Run can be used with any of our coop models and is recommended if you wish to give your chickens some space to run around, while being protected by daytime predators, such as hawks.

The unit is 3 feet wide, 6 feet long, and 2 feet high. It is made [...]

Coops Now Available In Cedar Or Pine

Ron Nelson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:38:29 +0000

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer our coops in either Texas Cedar or Pine.

Cedar is a natural renewable material, which we seal to improve its already excellent water shedding capabilities. It is highly resistant to insects and to water and requires very little maintenance. As with all cedar, it can [...]

The Brentwood : Deluxe Chicken Coop

Ron Nelson — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:45:41 +0000

Are you looking for a larger chicken coop, but don’t want to commit to a fixed structure? Do you need space for your flock to spread their wings? Would you like a chicken coop that doesn’t look like one? If so, consider our Brentwood model. The Brentwood will provide a comfortable space [...]

The Crestview : High Rise Chicken Coop

Ron Nelson — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:45:17 +0000

Do you need some dedicated space for a few of your younger birds? If so, consider our Crestview model. The Crestview will provide a comfortable space for one to three hens.

Features

Upper portion consists of two fixed solid sides, one fixed mesh side and one solid sliding door. Upper door allows for hen nesting box [...]