Learn how to raise chickens easily, see thousands of chicken coops, & get quick answers from our helpful community forum. read more
Raising Baby Chicks. Caring for baby chicks in the first few weeks is a time-intensive but fun process. You'll need to keep them under a heat lamp, monitor their temperature and make sure they have food and water. read more
Many locations ban roosters because of the noise, and some places put a limit on the number of backyard chickens you can keep. Some still completely ban chickenkeeping (whomp. whomp.). Check the laws before you get too far down the chicken path. Step 2: Set up your brooder. Chances are, you’ll be raising your chickens from just-hatched chicks. read more
No, you do not need a rooster if you just want hens to lay eggs to eat. However, if you want eggs to raise chicks, you do need a roaster to breed your own hens. read more