Chickens

Start Your Own Flock of Chickens in Your Backyard

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Backyard Chickens Are an Adventure for the Whole Family

Starting your own small flock of chickens in your backyard is a delightful adventure. Chickens come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and they’re not just there for looks. They have a knack for keeping the bug population in check and laying eggs like it’s their day job!
But the real charm lies in their personalities, making them great pets. Some are clowns, some are charmers and others are clever, but they all bring a daily dose of amusement.  Affectionate and full of character, they turn your backyard into a cozy haven with shared family responsibility, learning essential life skills and problem-solving.
So, if you’re up for a fun-filled backyard experience, consider welcoming these feathered friends into your life!
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Choose Which Breeds

Expore your options and find the right chicks for your backyard.

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Set Up a Chick Brooder

New chicks need warmth, nourishment, cleanliness, security and gentle handling during the early weeks of life.

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Provide a Place to Roost

A well designed and built coop will make it easier to care for your chickens and keep them safe.

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Care for Your Flock

There are many ways to care for your chickens and prevent your flock from becoming sick or injured.

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Eggs: From Coop to Kitchen

Collect your eggs daily and learn how you can use them  in more ways than one!

Chicken’s First Year

Enjoy this captivating journey as we document the inaugural year in the lives of six chickens, featuring the Rhode Island Red, the Barred Plymouth Rock, and the  Cream Legbar. Watch as they step into their cozy coop and explore their outdoor run for the very first time. Join us as these feathered companions gracefully adapt to the whimsical world of backyard living!

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A Chicken For Every Lifestyle

There are dozens of breeds to choose from so we highlighted a few of our favs!

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Check-list for Your Brooder

The brooder is a warm, safe place where your baby chicks will spend the first several weeks of their lives.

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Herb Benefits for Chickens

Planting an herb garden for your chickens is a simple yet rewarding way to enhance their well-being.

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Rock the Roost!

Whether it’s new, used, repurposed or your own design, the chicken coop is very important when it comes to your chicken’s health and safety.

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