Backyard Chickens

Start keeping chickens in your yard. Coops, care, regulations, and feed guides.

Best Chicken Coop Setup for 4 Hens

Build or buy the right coop for 4 backyard hens. Space requirements, ventilation, predator proofing, nesting boxes, roost bars, and placement tips.

Intermediate $200-$800

Backyard Chickens

Can You Have Chickens in Town? A Regulations Guide

How to find out if backyard chickens are legal in your town. Local ordinances, common restrictions, HOA rules, and tips for getting started without getting fined.

Beginner $0

Backyard Chickens

Chicken Run Ideas for Small Yards

Chicken run designs for small backyards. Attached runs, chicken tractors, overhead netting, materials guide, and ground cover options for tight spaces.

Intermediate $100-$400

Backyard Chickens

How Many Chickens Should a Beginner Start With?

Start with 3-4 hens. Here's why that number works, what it costs, how many eggs to expect, and the daily time commitment nobody tells you about.

Beginner $200-$600 total setup