Backyard chickens

Starting a backyard coop? This guide for first-time chicken owners covers everything you need. Learn what to have before bringing hens home, what to expect in the first days, and essential tips. Raising chickens is rewarding; our list ensures you're prepared for success.

Are you a new chicken owner? Or maybe you're just preparing for new chicks? Grab this helpful checklist detailing all the supplies you'll need to raise your backyard chickens - all the way from chicks to adult birds! #backyardchickens #chicks #homesteading #newchickenowner

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops!

Here's a list of the Top 10 Favorite Backyard Chicken Breeds as voted by one of the biggest online backyard chicken communities.

Discover the 25 best plants to grow in a chicken run that are perfect for your urban chicken farming setup! These plants for chickens not only provide shade and shelter but also enrich their diet. Learn how to create a thriving environment in your chicken coop run while raising healthy backyard chickens. Ideal for those with portable chicken coops or dedicated chicken run spaces, this guide is essential for homestead chickens enthusiasts!

How to have happier chickens, 11 tips to make it easy! My flock is a happy little bunch and it makes my day to sip my coffee and enjoy their shenanigans.

4 absolutely must have chicken coop additions! When building your coop you want to make sure you install everything you need. Don't skip these 4 things that make your life so much easier!

Keep your chicken coop safe, functional, and cute with these 15 must-have items! Each essential—like dust baths, secure latches, and feeders—supports a happy, healthy flock. Save this pin for easy-to-follow tips on building the ideal backyard coop for your chickens.

Homesteaders with small spaces have to pick the right chicken breeds for small spaces. These six chickens have small space requirements and handle confined spaces. Picking the right chicken breed for your backyard homestead ensures you have a healthy and happy flock. #RaisingChickens #BackyardHomesteads #BackyardChickens

Unleash your inner homesteader with the ultimate chicken coop checklist! 🐔🛠️ Get ready to create a safe and comfortable haven for your feathered friends as you embark on your small-scale chicken farming journey. Don't forget to read our latest blog post for more tips and tricks on raising chickens in your backyard! #ChickenCoop #SmallScaleFarming #Homesteading #BackyardChickens

Here is a dozen herbs for your chickens to stick to. Not every herb is safe, though, so we tell you the top 7 to avoid.

If you're searching how to make a dust bath for chickens, click here to learn how and why it's so important for your chicken's health.

Peggy Martin roses draped over backyard chicken coop.

Raising chickens is a great first addition to your homestead. It doesn't matter if you are living in the suburbs or have a ton of acreage. Chickens cost less,

Last May, I woke up one morning after visiting my uncle the night before to a 4 year old begging me to get chickens (my uncle has chickens). How could I say no? I mean, I could have just said it, b…

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It isn't always fresh eggs and roses so I am going to share why we no longer keep backyard chickens.