Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum

Aug 24, 2020 · Raising Chickens 101 – All the info you need to get started raising chickens. Choosing a breed, hatching eggs, building a perfect coop & more!

Feb 9, 2024 · Chickens are some of the most versatile and beloved domesticated animals, serving as sources of food, companionship, and even pest control in many parts of the world. With a wide …

Jul 28, 2014 · 8. Chickens love to play! 9. Mother hens talk to their chicks when they are still in the egg. 10. Each chicken sound means something specific. 11. A chicken can live for a short while without a …

Sep 1, 2023 · Chickens are an old favourite to the BackYard Chickens forum, but chickens and chicks have special care needs, like any other companion animal. There are questions such as: 'What …

Jul 31, 2025 · Reasons why, when, and how you should keep a house chicken. Includes real life examples, helpful resources, and alternative options to keeping a house chicken.

Mar 23, 2022 · Chickens used to eat table scraps and whatever the farmer threw their way. Chickens now have access to food that is specifically formulated for their unique life stages. It helps optimize a …

This section has the most frequently asked questions when beginning your journey to raising chickens.

Feb 10, 2026 · Tips for raising chickens, building chicken coops & choosing breeds. Get help from thousands of community experts

Dec 1, 2025 · Me and the chickens had very different ideas about what's too cold for chickens. Chicken feathers are very efficient at keeping body heat from escaping! As long as chickens have enough …