Backyard Chicken Learning Center

You did the research. Organic. Corn & soy-free. The right protein for the right age. You felt good about that decision. Then you got to the part where it says:...

If you’ve found this page, you’re probably standing in the coop thinking,“Okay… when exactly do I switch their feed?” Totally fair question. Organic Starter Feed.Organic Grower Feed.Organic Layer Feed. It...

Find your perfect backyard chicken breed fast. Use this chicken breed selector to explore popular chicken breeds by egg color (brown, dark brown, white, blue), purpose (egg layers, dual purpose,...

Learn how to keep chickens warm in the winter with cold-weather preparation strategies in your coop and routine management methods.

Backyard Chicken Zoning Law Lookup Use this tool to browse example backyard chicken zoning rules we’ve collected across the U.S. Start by choosing your state, then select the closest matching...

Ever catch yourself showing people photos of your chickens like they’re your children? Or giving your flock a vibe-checked coop makeover? Or maybe you’re the laid-back type who hopes for...

If you spend any time around chickens, you already know they have a funny way of keeping you on your toes. One day they are laying like champs, the next...

Picking your first chicken breed sounds simple until you actually try to do it. There are so many options that it can feel like shopping for a pet you have...

Crisp mornings, crunchy leaves, and feathers drifting across the yard—fall is a season of transition in the backyard flock world. Chickens are preparing for winter, slowing down their egg production,...

Hot weather tips for happy hens! Learn how to keep your backyard chickens cool, hydrated, pest-free, and laying strong with our expert summer flock care guide.

Discover key chicken feed types—from protein-packed starter, grower, & layer—to versatile forms like pellets, mash, & whole grain. Boost your flock’s health with essential supplements like oyster shell and grit....

Combs are getting redder. One of them did the squat yesterday. The nest box has been rearranged twice this week. The flock is telling you something. The question is whether...

Chicken math catches up with everyone. One month you've got six layers happily sharing a feeder. The next, you've hatched a batch of chicks, adopted two pullets from a friend,...

Every fall, the same thing happens. You walk out to the coop, see feathers scattered everywhere, & spend the next ten minutes convinced something got in overnight. Nothing got in....

You pick up a bag of chicken feed. You flip it over. You see "Crude Protein (min) 16%" and a list of ingredients that includes "grain products, plant protein products,...

Mealworms are everywhere. Every feed store carries them. Every chicken keeper has tried them. They're fine. Chickens love them. But if you've ever looked at the calcium content on a...

  You did the math on the coop. Maybe even the math on the birds. Then somebody hands you a feed bag, you glance at the price, and the question...

Sourdough starter. Kimchi. Yogurt. Kombucha. There's a whole category of foods that got dramatically more useful once bacteria got involved. Chicken feed is one of them. Fermented feed has been...

You crack an egg, and the yolk is pale yellow. Not the deep orange you were expecting. First thought: something's wrong. Second thought: is the feed bad? Is the hen...

Somebody got a little too excited at the feed store. Or the spring chick season hit & suddenly there are six new pullets in a cardboard box in the garage....

The first egg is a big deal. You've been waiting weeks, watching for a redder comb, a squatty posture, a hen who suddenly won't stop pacing the coop. Then one...

You've probably seen the videos. Someone dumps a scoop of bubbly, tangy-smelling mash into a feeder and their hens lose their minds. Or they pull a tray of bright green...

You've seen the bags. Some say "organic." Some say "natural." Some say "non-GMO." A few say all three. None of them come with a glossary. If you're trying to figure...

Chickens are basically feathered garbage disposals. They will eat watermelon rinds, stale pasta, wilted spinach, and whatever bug just crawled past your boot. But that reputation is exactly what gets...

All the best chicken names organized in easy-to-read categories. Now you can easily share or embed your favorite chicken name lists on your blog.

Calculate what size chicken coop you need to build or buy based on the size of your flock and where they will spend most of the day time.

Calculate the cost of feeding your chickens based on the size and age of your flock. See how many bags of feed you’ll need per week or month.

Major Chicken Hatcheries Cackle Hatchery Hoover's Hatchery MurrayMcMurrayHatchery Meyer Hatchery My Pet Chicken Stromberg'sChicks & Gamebirds 10 white egg layers* $29.50 $37.60 $39.00 $38.90 $35.50 $49.90 10 brown egg layers...

Everything you need to know about raising backyard chickens! Chicken breeds, chicken coop plans, feed, feeders, waterers & more!

In this guide you'll learn everything there is to know about free-range eggs and how they relate to your backyard chickens!

Find the best chicken coop bedding with this infographic. 7 bedding types, their pros & cons, rating and more.

Check out this DIY Feeder Guide to build your own PVC chicken feeder including plans for hanging, automatic & trough feeders.

In this guide you'll learn everything you need to know about chicken roosts including DIY guides, ideas, bars, boxes & more.

Our Chicken Nesting Boxes Guide will teach you about the best nest boxes, chicken nesting box size, DIY ideas & more!

There are many different options to choose from when putting down a floor for your coop. This infographic goes through the pros & cons of them!

Our Chicken Bedding Guide will teach you the deep litter method, best bedding for chicken coops, chicken run bedding & more.

In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know about chicken waterers including DIY plans, automatic waterers & more.

 Quick Plymouth Rock Chicken Facts Origin United States Colors Blue, white and black Weight 7 - 8 lbs. Lifespan 10 - 12 yrs. Rate of Lay/yr. 180 - 240 eggs Egg size Large...

The Buff Orpington is the model English Hen.  Bred as a dual-purpose bird to be bigger and better than the available breeds at the time, Buff Orpingtons are a big...

Learn how to predator proof your chicken coop with this infographic. 13 predator types & how they attack. 8 ways to keep your hens safe.

The best backyard chicken websites, blogs, Instagrammers, forums, and more to help you make the most of your chicken-keeping journey.

Broodiness is a completely natural state for hens. In this article, we’ll explain broodiness, how it happens and some tips on how to stop it.

Top 6 reasons why chickens stop laying eggs. Age, seasons, molting, diet, dehydration & disease. Why do chickens stop laying eggs?

This infographic shows the 12 best egg-laying chicken breeds! Get the most eggs by choosing the best chicken breed.

How often to chickens lay eggs? View the 57 best egg laying chicken breeds with expected eggs per week (1-5+ and more).

Whether you're breeding chickens for eggs, competition or fun, this guide will help make it easy with tips on nutrition, hatching and more!

The Ameraucana Chicken is the second USA bred bird in our list! Bred for its wonderful blue eggs, the Ameraucana is perfect for a beginner backyard chicken keeper as well...

This article brings all of the best eBooks and articles together in one handy guide so you can make the best decisions regarding your fluffy-butted ladies!