Ten field guides

Choose the job in front of you

Each guide includes a short answer, detailed checks, a decision table, a printable checklist, and the sources used for measurements or health guidance.

SetupDaily careHealthSeasonal

01Getting startedYour first flock: the first 30 daysChoose the right number of hens, finish the setup before they arrive, and build a routine that catches small problems early.6 min 02Coops & runsChicken coop design that still works in bad weatherSize, airflow, roosts, nest boxes, drainage, and predator resistance without the decorative distractions.7 min 03FeedingFeeding backyard chickens: a complete daily systemHow to manage complete feed, water, grit, oyster shell, and treats through a normal day.6 min 04EggsEgg laying: what changes, what is normal, and when to look closerA seasonal guide to first eggs, shell quality, molt, daylight, age, and the ordinary reasons production shifts.5 min 05HealthA two-minute daily health check for every henLearn the normal signals of movement, appetite, posture, breathing, and droppings so small changes stand out sooner.7 min 06SafetyHow to predator-proof a chicken coop and runInspect wire, doors, digging edges, overhead openings, and the weak points predators test first.5 min 07ChicksRaising baby chicks: a week-by-week brooder planSet up heat, bedding, feed, water, and space before the chicks arrive, then use their behavior to adjust the brooder.5 min 08Flock managementHow to quarantine and introduce new chickensA 30-day quarantine and side-by-side introduction plan that reduces disease risk and gives the pecking order room to settle.4 min 09Seasonal careKeeping chickens safe in summer heatRecognize heat stress early and manage shade, airflow, water, feeding, and emergency cooling without adding humidity blindly.4 min 10Seasonal careWinter chicken care without sealing the coop shutManage moisture, drafts, water, bedding, comb exposure, and winter laying without turning the coop into a damp fire hazard.6 min