Here is a starter list for all the items you’ll need to start taking care of chickens in your backyard!
You first need a coop! You can buy one already built or get plans and build it yourself!
Chicken Coops - Comfortable Poultry Housing
Pick a coop depending on size of your flock, free range or not, and how much space you have in your yard!
Chicken Coops
Int he winter, you’ll need a heated watering system with nipples.
Tractor Supply Co.
These are great options for watering system when it’s not winter or cold outside.
Poultry Waterers at Tractor Supply Co.
Depending on the size of your flock, these are great feeders.
Poultry Feeders at Tractor Supply Co.
If you do not free range your chickens, they can get bored so getting them toys will provide them with an enriching environment and make them happier! Plus it’s so fun to watch them swing and play with their toys!!
Chicken Toys, Swings, & Perches
Chickens love treats and will bond with whoever feeds them treats! Mine love mealworms and the sunflower seed mix!
Poultry Treats at Tractor Supply Co.
You will need to add nesting boxes if your coop does not have them already.
Chicken Nesting Boxes
Important to keep the boxes clean and comfortable for the hens!
Chicken Nesting Pads
These are the shavings we use in our coop. They are easy to clean and good for composting.
Tractor Supply Flake Premium Pine Shavings, 8 cu. ft.
Great plans if you want to build your coop yourself like we did!
Chicken Coop Plans
If you cannot free range, you’ll want to extend a run off the coop for them to roam around in.
Chicken Coop Run Extensions
Great options for chicken feed at Tractor Supply! This is where we buy our feed!
Waldo Grain Co
During the winter months, you will want to add a heater if you have electricity that can get to your coop for those below freezing temps!
Coop Heaters at Tractor Supply Co.
You’ll want to have plenty of roosting options in your coop or run for the chickens.
Backyard Barnyard Chicken Roosting Bar Perches for Poultry Coop or Chick ...
Add to their water in the summertime
Purina® Probiotic Digestive Supplement for Poultry
Gotta have a cute basket to collect your eggs!
Wire Egg Basket
If not free range, a treat holder helps keep the coop clean!
