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Backyard Chicken Must-Haves
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items Our favorite backyard chicken supplies, including coop must-haves, feeding essentials, flock health products, and smart upgrades that make chicken keeping easier
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Backyard Chicken Essentials
Baby Chicks
Dust Bath
Chicken Channels I love!
Winter Chicken Essentials
Summer Chicken Essentials
Backyard Chicken Essentials
Everything we recommend for setting up and maintaining a happy healthy flock
A total game changer for busy mornings or trips, it’s worth it for the peace of mind ❤️
Chicken Coop Game Changer
Hemp Bedding for Chicken Coop & Small Pets
My girls come RUNNING for these
High Protein Chicken Treats
The chickens spend SO much time on these
Happy Chickens Need Good Roosts
Definitely a splurge, but such a beautiful all-in-one setup! I love that it gives them a protected coop and covered run together with plenty of room to move around.
Dream Chicken Coop & Run
The girls seem to love these and cleanup is super quick
Makes Nesting Boxes Way Easier to Clean
Perfect for bigger flocks or less frequent refills
Simple but Works Great
A simple reliable waterer that just works
Old School Chicken Waterer
Love having grit and oyster shell separated and easy to access
Keeps Coop Feeding Organized
If you want a larger coop you can actually walk into, this is the way to go. An 8x8 gives you so much more room for roosts, nesting boxes, feed storage, and future flock expansion.
Walk-In Shed Style Chicken Coop
A great option if you already have a coop but want to give your flock a much bigger protected outdoor space. I especially love the roof coverage for rain, snow, and shade
Large Covered Chicken Run
One of those boring chicken-keeping purchases that is SO worth having. Keeps bags of feed contained and helps protect them from moisture, mice, and other pests
Metal Feed Storage Can
I use this for eggs, veggies, flowers… everything 😂
Perfect for Eggs + Garden Harvests
Perfect if you want something more compact than a metal can. The screw-top lid makes it easy to access while helping keep feed fresh, dry, and protected from pests
Airtight Chicken Feed Storage
Holds up to 50 lbs of feed, so you’re not constantly refilling the feeder. The covered feeding ports also help keep chickens from throwing feed everywhere and wasting it
Large-Capacity Chicken Feeder
A must-have when chickens are eating treats, scraps, grass, or anything besides just their regular feed. Grit helps them properly grind and digest their food
Poultry Grit for Healthy Digestion
An easy way to give laying hens access to extra calcium when they need it. I like offering it separately so each hen can take what she needs to support strong eggshells
Oyster Shell for Laying Hens
A huge upgrade if you’re tired of constantly filling small waterers. It holds 12 gallons, keeps the water more contained, and is great for larger flocks or busy chicken keepers
12-Gallon Chicken Waterer
Perfect for fermented feed or kitchen scraps
Multi Purpose Heavy Duty Feed Tub
One of my favorite coop maintenance products
Coop Cleaning Essential
Is a special egg basket absolutely necessary? Probably not. Does carrying your own backyard eggs inside in one make chicken keeping approximately 10x cuter? Absolutely
Because You Need an Egg Basket 😂
One of the best upgrades for giving chickens more space
A Safe Space For Happy Chickens
Producer's Pride Scratch Grains Poultry Feed, 50 lb. Bag, 50 lb at Tractor Supply Co
Baby Chicks
Everything I’d recommend for raising happy healthy baby chicks 🐥
High protein starter feed is so important for growing chicks
What We Feed Our Baby Chicks
One of my favorite brooder upgrades
Keeps Baby Chicks Warm + Happy
Adds enrichment and helps them start roosting early
Cute Little Chick Playground
Great enrichment for chicks and super cute in the brooder
Helps Chicks Learn to Roost Early
A total luxury item… but an amazing one
The Ultimate Chick Setup
Easy to clean and works perfectly for baby chicks
Simple Chick Waterer Base
One of those things new chicken owners don’t always think about (I was one of those new chicken owners lol)
Tiny Chick Essential
Cheap, simple, and perfect for chicks! The little openings also help keep them from climbing right into their food 😂
Perfect Starter Feeder
A basic chicken-keeping staple, especially when raising chicks. Pair it with a feeder or waterer base for an easy little setup, and the clear container makes it easy to see when it needs a refill
Chick Feeder/Waterer Jar
Dust Bath
Everything you need for a happy healthy chicken dust bath 🐓
One of the most common additions to backyard chicken dust baths
Dust Bath Staple
This makes such a good base for a DIY dust bath setup
Perfect Dust Bath Base
A fun little upgrade for the flock
Chicken Spa Upgrade
Such an easy and affordable dust bath setup
Easy DIY Dust Bath Container
The girls LOVE this stuff in their dust baths
Great for Fluffy Dust Baths
Chicken Channels I love!
I’ve gotten SO many helpful tips from their channel!
Oak Abode
I've gotten a ton of great information from her videos!
Welcome to Chickenlandia
Winter Chicken Essentials
Everything I’d want on hand before cold weather hits, from keeping drinking water from freezing to blocking snow and harsh winter wind. A few simple upgrades can make winter chicken keeping SO much easier
If you deal with freezing winters, this makes mornings SO much easier. No more constantly dealing with a solid block of ice 🥶
No More Frozen Water!
Another great way to keep your chickens’ water from freezing when temperatures drop. Such a time saver during those freezing winter mornings!
Winter Water Saver
Perfect for larger water containers when winter gets brutal. If you’re tired of breaking ice every morning, this is worth having!
For SERIOUSLY Cold Winters
Being able to check the temperature AND humidity from your phone gives you so much peace of mind, especially during freezing winter nights!
Know Exactly What’s Happening in the Coop
Such an affordable way to block blowing snow and harsh winter wind while still letting light into the run. Your chickens will definitely appreciate this one!
Turn Your Run Into a Winter Run
Perfect for covering the exposed sides of your run without making it dark inside. The grommets also make it so much easier to put up for winter and take back down in spring!
The Easy Winter Wind Block
Summer Chicken Essentials
Hot weather can be just as tough on chickens! These are my favorite ways to add shade, keep fresh water available, and help the flock stay cool and comfortable all summer long. ☀️
If your run gets blasted by the summer sun, adding some extra shade can make SUCH a difference. An easy way to give them somewhere cooler to hang out on those really hot days!
Instant Shade for the Run ☀️
I love having this on hand for those extra hot summer days! It adds electrolytes + probiotics right to their water for a little extra hydration support when they need it most.
Hot Weather Hydration Boost 💧
These little packets are so convenient to have tucked away for hot weather! Easy to mix into their water when the flock could use some extra hydration support.
Electrolytes to Keep on Hand
Chickens go through SO much water when it’s hot. A big 5-gallon waterer means plenty available for the flock and way fewer trips outside to refill it!
More Water = Less Worry 💦
A big waterer is already a summer win, but being able to fill it from the TOP makes life so much easier. No flipping a giant water-filled container upside down 😂
The Easy-Refill Summer Waterer
Freeze fruit, veggies, herbs or other chicken-safe goodies with water for an easy hot-weather treat! The big cubes take longer to melt and give the girls something fun to peck at.
Make Frozen Chicken Treats! 🧊
For those brutally hot, still days when there’s barely a breeze! An outdoor-rated fan can add some much-needed airflow to a covered run or coop area. Just keep cords and the fan safely out of chicken reach.
A Summer Coop Game Changer
Coop Cameras & Security
A few of our favorite ways to keep the flock safe and give ourselves a little extra peace of mind. From checking in on the chickens when we’re away to keeping an eye out for nighttime visitors, these are some great additions for a safer, more secure ...
This is the camera we use and LOVE! We can check on the chickens anytime, and one of our favorite parts is there’s no monthly subscription required. Solar powered + no recurring fee makes it such an easy way to keep an eye on the coop!
Our Favorite Coop Camera 📷
Motion lights around the outside of the coop/run are an easy extra layer of nighttime security. Solar means no wiring needed, and they’re great for lighting up the area if something comes snooping around!
Extra Security After Dark
A simple extra layer of predator protection! The flashing red light is designed to make nighttime predators think something is watching them. I’d use these with a secure coop/run, not instead of one.
Extra Predator Deterrent at Night
Such a simple little upgrade! Locking carabiners can make latches much harder for clever predators like raccoons to open while still being easy for us to use every day.
The $5 Coop Security Upgrade 🔒
If you’ve ever wondered what’s wandering around your coop at night, a trail camera can tell you! Especially useful farther from the house or anywhere your regular Wi-Fi camera can’t reach
See What’s Visiting Your Coop 👀
One thing I would never skip when building a coop
Predator Proofing Essential
Chicken Health & First Aid
Chickens have a way of getting themselves into trouble, so it pays to be prepared! These are helpful first-aid supplies to keep on hand for the little injuries and unexpected situations that come with keeping a flock. 🩹🐔
One of those things I’d rather have BEFORE I need it! Great to keep in your chicken first-aid supplies for cleaning and caring for minor wounds, pecking injuries and skin issues.
A Chicken First-Aid Staple
Chickens somehow find ways to hurt themselves 😅 Vet wrap is one of those inexpensive things that’s worth keeping around for protecting and securing dressings when needed
Always Keep Vet Wrap on Hand
Basic, but definitely worth having! Gauze is handy for covering wounds or adding some padding underneath vet wrap. I keep it with the rest of the chicken first-aid supplies so it’s there when we need it.
First-Aid Kit Essential
After dealing with a bleeding chicken nail, this officially became something I think every chicken keeper should have nearby 😂 Styptic powder helps stop minor bleeding quickly, definitely better to own it before you need it!
For Those “OH NO” Moments 😅
Perfect if you don’t want to build a chicken first-aid kit piece by piece. Having the basics together and ready to grab can make things a whole lot less stressful when something happens
Chicken First Aid in One Kit 🩹
Egg Collecting & Storage
From collecting that day’s fresh eggs to finding the cutest way to store them, these are some of my favorite practical (and adorable) egg-keeping finds. Whether you keep them on the counter, in the fridge, or just want a cute basket for collecting, t...
Okay, the little chicken feet got me 😂 Such a cute way to keep fresh eggs out on the counter
The Cutest Egg Bowl
Such a cute little extra if you give away or sell your eggs, or just want your farm-fresh eggs to feel extra special
Make Your Eggs Official
Functional storage that doubles as kitchen decor. I love being able to actually see all those pretty fresh eggs!
Farmhouse Egg Display
I mean… “Fresh Butt Nuggets” 😂 A practical egg collecting basket that also makes me laugh every time I see it
The Funniest Egg Basket
So handy when you’re doing morning chores! Each egg gets its own little pocket and your hands stay free
Hands-Free Egg Collecting
This would make the sweetest personalized addition to your chicken chores, and it’s cute enough to leave sitting out
Personalized Farm Fresh Egg Basket
Holds up to 21 eggs individually, which is perfect for bigger flocks or those days when everyone decides to lay at once. 😂
For the Serious Egg Haul
I LOVE the gravity-fed idea for keeping refrigerated eggs organized and making it easy to grab the oldest eggs first
First In, First Out Egg Storage
Egg storage that actually looks like kitchen decor. Perfect if you want something functional without hiding your fresh eggs away
Pretty Enough for the Counter
A simple farmhouse-style way to keep fresh eggs organized and looking cute on the counter
Rustic Countertop Egg Storage
If you give away or sell your extra eggs, this makes a plain carton SO much cuter. I love the personalized farm-fresh look. 🥚
The Cutest Touch for Egg Cartons
Such a cute size for sharing fresh eggs with friends, family, or neighbors without giving away a whole dozen!
Perfect for Gifting Half a Dozen
A chicken-keeper staple if you’re constantly giving away or selling extra eggs. Simple, practical, and easy to personalize with a stamp or label
Classic Farm Fresh Egg Cartons
I’m obsessed with how pretty this is. 😭 Such a sweet way to display fresh eggs instead of using a plain carton
The Prettiest Egg Tray
Practical but still adorable! I love the little chickens and green trim, it’s basically kitchen decor that holds your eggs. 🐔
Cute Little Countertop Egg Tray
Chicken Enrichment
Happy chickens need something to do! A few of our favorite ways to keep the flock busy, encourage natural behaviors, and add a little fun to the run. 🐔❤️
Fill it with their favorite treats and let them kick it around! Such an easy way to keep bored chickens entertained and encourage a little extra foraging
A Fun Way to Make Them Work for Treats
Because apparently chickens need playgrounds too 😂 Gives them different levels to climb, perch and explore instead of just wandering around the run all day
Basically a Jungle Gym for Chickens
Is it completely necessary? No. Do I still think every flock deserves one? Absolutely. 😂 A cute little perch that also gives them something different to explore
Every Coop Needs a Chicken Swing
Chicken Keeper Gear
The stuff for the humans behind the flock! Durable clothes, boots, lights and everyday gear that make muddy mornings, late-night coop checks and all the messy chicken chores a little easier.
Warm, tough and made for those freezing mornings when the chickens still expect you to come outside and serve breakfast. 😂
Men’s Winter Chicken Chore Bibs
All the durability of work bibs without the extra insulation. Great for coop cleaning, building projects and everyday outdoor chores
Men’s Everyday Chicken Chore Bibs
Tough enough for all the dirty chicken chores but still comfortable enough to wear around the yard all day. Plus-POCKETS. ❤️
Women’s Everyday Chicken Chore Bibs
For hot days when you want something lightweight and comfortable that still gives full chicken-keeper energy 😂
Women’s Cute Summer Chore Shortalls
The more work-ready summer option! Durable enough for messy coop chores without roasting in full-length overalls
Women’s Heavy-Duty Summer Chore Shortalls
Hands-free light is SUCH a game changer for locking everyone up, checking the coop or dealing with chicken nonsense after dark. 😂
Rechargeable 2PCS Headlamp 230° Wide Beam LED
Warm, durable and perfect to throw on for those freezing early-morning feedings and winter coop checks
Women’s Cold Weather Chore Jacket
A warm, durable jacket for freezing morning feedings, coop cleanouts and all the other chores that unfortunately don’t stop just because it’s cold
Men’s Winter Chicken Chore Jacket
Warm enough for cold-weather chicken chores while still being practical when you actually need to get things done outside
Men’s Winter Chore Gloves
A good pair of warm gloves makes winter chicken keeping SO much more tolerable. Perfect for feeding, filling waterers and those freezing morning coop checks
Women’s Winter Chore Gloves
Practical AND cute which is rare honestly
Chicken Mom Boots 🐓
These are adorable and way easier to wear in warmer weather
Cute Coop Boots for Summer
Waterproof, insulated and made for the cold, exactly what you want when the chicken run is a lovely combination of snow, mud and poop 😂
Women’s Winter Chicken Chore Boots
Warm, waterproof boots that can handle snow, mud and messy winter coop chores without ruining your regular shoes
Men’s Winter Chicken Chore Boots
Basically a winter chicken keeper uniform 😂 Warm, durable and perfect for throwing on when you have chores to do outside in freezing weather
Women’s Winter Chicken Chore Bibs