Abstract: A receptacle allows planted pots to be placed above the ground and anchored to the ground. The receptacle is made to allow nesting of one receptacle inside another receptacle. The receptacle has an open-topped cavity in which the potted plant may be placed, still within its pot. Additionally, drainage materials are placed in a lower part of the same cavity and the drainage materials serve to anchor the receptacle to minimize the possibility that wind would blow-over the plant. Further, the cavity has a floor with a hole therein for receiving a stake so as to secure the receptacle to the ground. Additionally, a generally circular support flange extends peripherally around the outside of the receptacle in order to provide greater stability. The receptacle has a conical inner wall which is narrower at its lower end and a conical outer wall which is wider at its lower end. A sheet of insulation may be disposed in the inter-wall space between the inner and outer walls.

Abstract: A poultry coop is provided that has a full length, half-top, non-bruise loading door. The poultry coop also includes a full-width and length non-bruise self-dumping side door. The poultry coop is especially useful for squeeze lift operations and automatic conveyor and self-dumping operations for poultry handling.

Abstract: A poultry coop is provided for use in locations such as plants that are adapted to handle large quantities of poultry. The coop is constructed so that the side door is normally maintained in a closed or latched position, and wherein when the coop is tilted, the weight of the poultry therein will be sufficient to cause the side door to automatically swing open whereby the poultry will be discharged onto a desired area or location.