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items Your ultimate guide to spoiling your feathered friends! From automatic doors that'll make you the coolest chicken parent on the block, to heated waterers for keeping the ice at bay, and of course swing sets (yes, chickens LOVE to swing!). Plus, the g...
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Best Backyard Chicken Essentials
CHICKEN PRINTS + DESIGNS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
📚 Recommended Reads
Best Backyard Chicken Essentials
The MVP lineup that'll turn your backyard coop into a 5-star chicken resort!
These are the game-changers we actually use daily from nest boxes that keep eggs pristine to automatic waterers that work through freezing temps, the legendary automatic chicken door that's been rock-solid for 3 years, and feeders that laugh in the f...
Wake Up to Baby Chicks in your Christmas Stockings! What a fun way to have a pet that gives gifts all year long.
What You Get Total:
10 baby chicks Mix of Rare and Standard breeds (random, not labeled) About 12 hours old when shipped Unvaccinated so medicated feed is allowed 90% sexing accuracy
Egg production: 160 to 300 eggs/year (varies by breed) Egg colors: White, light brown, brown, dark brown, blue, green
Purpose: Dual-purpose for eggs or meat Temperament & hardiness: Varies by breed
RARE BREEDS (Possible) These often have fancy feathering or rare egg colors. Rare Breeds List Appenzeller Spitzhauben Barnevelder Blue Andalusian Buff Brahma Cochin Columbian Wyandotte French Black Copper Marans French Cuckoo Marans French Wheaten Ma...
STANDARD BREEDS (Possible) These are common backyard layers. Standard Breeds List Amberlink Americana Asian Black Barred Rock Calico Princess Black Sex-Link Black Australorp Jersey Giant Brown Leghorn Buff Orpington California White Cinnamon Queen De...
EGG COLOR GUIDE
(So you know who lays what)
Dark Chocolate
Brown Marans (Black Copper, Cuckoo, Wheaten, Midnight Majesty) Welsummer Green or Olive Olive Egger Sapphire Olive Egger Starlight Green Egger Blue Americana (often mislabeled as Ameraucana) Prairie Bluebell Egger White Leghorns (White, Brown) Califo...
HOW TO MATCH BABY CHICKS TO ADULT BREEDS (Quick Visual Guide)*
Chicks with Puffy Crests on the Head → Polish breeds (any color variation) Chicks with Naked Necks → Turken Chicks with Feathered Feet → Could be: Brahma Cochin Marans (some varieties) Chipmunk Stripe Chicks → Often: Welsummer Speckled Sussex Prairie...
What You Get Total:
10 baby chicks Mix of Rare and Standard breeds (random, not labeled) About 12 hours old when shipped Unvaccinated so medicated feed is allowed 90% sexing accuracy
Egg production: 160 to 300 eggs/year (varies by breed) Egg colors: White, light brown, brown, dark brown, blue, green
Purpose: Dual-purpose for eggs or meat Temperament & hardiness: Varies by breed
RARE BREEDS (Possible) These often have fancy feathering or rare egg colors. Rare Breeds List Appenzeller Spitzhauben Barnevelder Blue Andalusian Buff Brahma Cochin Columbian Wyandotte French Black Copper Marans French Cuckoo Marans French Wheaten Ma...
STANDARD BREEDS (Possible) These are common backyard layers. Standard Breeds List Amberlink Americana Asian Black Barred Rock Calico Princess Black Sex-Link Black Australorp Jersey Giant Brown Leghorn Buff Orpington California White Cinnamon Queen De...
EGG COLOR GUIDE
(So you know who lays what)
Dark Chocolate
Brown Marans (Black Copper, Cuckoo, Wheaten, Midnight Majesty) Welsummer Green or Olive Olive Egger Sapphire Olive Egger Starlight Green Egger Blue Americana (often mislabeled as Ameraucana) Prairie Bluebell Egger White Leghorns (White, Brown) Califo...
HOW TO MATCH BABY CHICKS TO ADULT BREEDS (Quick Visual Guide)*
Chicks with Puffy Crests on the Head → Polish breeds (any color variation) Chicks with Naked Necks → Turken Chicks with Feathered Feet → Could be: Brahma Cochin Marans (some varieties) Chipmunk Stripe Chicks → Often: Welsummer Speckled Sussex Prairie...
Hoover's Hatchery Live Rare Standard Package Chickens, 10 ct. Baby Chicks at Tractor Supply Co
Fun picnic table for happy chick treats!
Chicken Picnic Table - Cedar Wood
Chickens love to swing!
About This Item
Details Handcrafted from locally sourced plastics in Indiana, making it reusable and washable for years to come. Suitable for all stages of your flock’s life, from the baby chick playground to the chicken house, coop, bird cages, or run.
Can be used with several bird species such as chickens, macaws, guineas, and various other roosting birds. Provides a safe and secure roosting spot for your birds, helping them feel comfortable. Made of heavy-duty HDPE plastic designed for outdoor us...
The Backyard Barnyard Chicken Swing is the perfect addition to your poultry coop or chick brooder. Proudly made in the USA from locally sourced HDPE plastic that’s washable, scrubbable, and easy to clean so you’ll be using it for years to come.
It’s a must-have item for pet parents and their feathered friends, suitable for all stages of your flock’s life. Whether your poultry are pets, egg producers, or just entertainment for the backyard, the Backyard Barnyard Chicken Swing is the perfect ...
About This Item
Details Handcrafted from locally sourced plastics in Indiana, making it reusable and washable for years to come. Suitable for all stages of your flock’s life, from the baby chick playground to the chicken house, coop, bird cages, or run.
Can be used with several bird species such as chickens, macaws, guineas, and various other roosting birds. Provides a safe and secure roosting spot for your birds, helping them feel comfortable. Made of heavy-duty HDPE plastic designed for outdoor us...
The Backyard Barnyard Chicken Swing is the perfect addition to your poultry coop or chick brooder. Proudly made in the USA from locally sourced HDPE plastic that’s washable, scrubbable, and easy to clean so you’ll be using it for years to come.
It’s a must-have item for pet parents and their feathered friends, suitable for all stages of your flock’s life. Whether your poultry are pets, egg producers, or just entertainment for the backyard, the Backyard Barnyard Chicken Swing is the perfect ...
Backyard Barnyard Chicken Swing, Red
This is the absolute best automatic chicken coop door. It has been running for 3 years without incident!
Our chicken coop is elevated so it opens at dawn and closes at dusk and our girls needed very little training to use it. It has a blue flashing light to warn the chickens it is time to get started going to bed and then flashes red when it is about to...
Works Wonderfully. Highly Recommend!
*Since chickens can see the color Red the best, I would get red next time but the dark gray is what we have and we haven't had any issues.
Our chicken coop is elevated so it opens at dawn and closes at dusk and our girls needed very little training to use it. It has a blue flashing light to warn the chickens it is time to get started going to bed and then flashes red when it is about to...
Works Wonderfully. Highly Recommend!
*Since chickens can see the color Red the best, I would get red next time but the dark gray is what we have and we haven't had any issues.
Amazing Automatic Chicken Door -
Run-Chicken T50 Classic – Red
Great climbing, swinging, and dust bathing platform, especially for growing and teen chicks (pullets).
Chicken Playground and Activity Center By PawHut , Natural Wood
They are amazing and truly the only reason we make it through our minus 30 degree winters. Our flock stays warm, calm, and comfortable even on the coldest nights. I recommend them to anyone who wants worry-free winter care for their chickens.
The Flat Panel Chicken Coop Heater emits radiant heat and is much less likely to catch on fire. If you want happy, frostbite-free chickens all winter long, this flat panel heater is a true essential. It delivers gentle, even warmth using 90 percent l...
It is safe, simple, and slim enough to fit any coop size or style. It is also rated for zero clearance, which reduces fire hazards, and the bright on and off display gives you peace of mind from a distance. No heat lamps. No complicated setup. Just w...
Why I love it:
Keeps our girls warm and helps prevent frostbite without having them lose their winter acclimation which in turn prevents sickness.
The Flat Panel Chicken Coop Heater emits radiant heat and is much less likely to catch on fire. If you want happy, frostbite-free chickens all winter long, this flat panel heater is a true essential. It delivers gentle, even warmth using 90 percent l...
It is safe, simple, and slim enough to fit any coop size or style. It is also rated for zero clearance, which reduces fire hazards, and the bright on and off display gives you peace of mind from a distance. No heat lamps. No complicated setup. Just w...
Why I love it:
Keeps our girls warm and helps prevent frostbite without having them lose their winter acclimation which in turn prevents sickness.
Radiant Heat Flat Panels are the only way to get your flock through winter!
This works great inside the coop since it's heated and spill proof!
Ultimate Guide to Fast Shipping & Deals
This is our inexpensive hack for the outdoor chicken run areas but since the water dish does not have a lid, we put it on cinder blocks to keep the sand out of it.
It works great for our hens but also our pups and goats drink out of it too (and I do not have to refill water every hour in winter). Yay!
It works great for our hens but also our pups and goats drink out of it too (and I do not have to refill water every hour in winter). Yay!
Heated Water Bowl
(Great for chickens too!)
Chicken Veggie & Fruit Hanging Feeder
A fun way to share veggies and food scraps with your birds. Just make sure everything you add is safe for them first. This foldable stainless steel hanging basket adjusts to fit different foods and comes with an adjustable chain and hook so you can h...
Why people love it: Saves space by hanging instead of taking up ground room, giving multiple birds room to snack together. Keeps birds active since it works as both a feeder and a toy that slows eating and reduces boredom.
Helps keep the coop cleaner by keeping food off the ground and reducing waste. Built to last with sturdy, rust resistant stainless steel that’s easy to clean and safe for indoor or outdoor coops.
A fun way to share veggies and food scraps with your birds. Just make sure everything you add is safe for them first. This foldable stainless steel hanging basket adjusts to fit different foods and comes with an adjustable chain and hook so you can h...
Why people love it: Saves space by hanging instead of taking up ground room, giving multiple birds room to snack together. Keeps birds active since it works as both a feeder and a toy that slows eating and reduces boredom.
Helps keep the coop cleaner by keeping food off the ground and reducing waste. Built to last with sturdy, rust resistant stainless steel that’s easy to clean and safe for indoor or outdoor coops.
CHICK BOREDOM TREAT HANGING FEEDER + BOREDOM TOYS
Free Choice is Best!
Metal Chicken Oyster Shell & Grit Feeder | Blue and White
Gold Standard of pest and weather proof feeders.
The Grandpa’s Feeders Large 40 lb Automatic Chicken Feeder is a high-quality, pest-resistant, and weatherproof feeding solution designed for larger backyard flocks. It reduces waste, protects feed, frees up your time, and is backed by a strong warran...
The Grandpa’s Feeders Large 40 lb Automatic Chicken Feeder is a high-quality, pest-resistant, and weatherproof feeding solution designed for larger backyard flocks. It reduces waste, protects feed, frees up your time, and is backed by a strong warran...
Grandpas Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder Large
We used a storage tote for more room for every girl to have a seat at the table!
There is a learning curve but it saved a ton of money on expensive multi port feeders.
What's Included Hole Saw, (3) Ports, (3) Weatherproof Seals
About This Item
Easy to install with no additional hardware required. The included 3-inch Hold Saw allows you to install your 3-port feeders in just minutes.
May be used with any container, including buckets, bins, barrels, boxes and more. The larger the container, the less often you have to feed! Weather-resistant design features a strong seal to keep food dry and fresh.
The gravity feeder allows for constant feed to be available without the spilling or mess that attracts rodents and vermin. BPA-free and food-grade DIY feeder. The Poultry Pro Feeder Poultry Feeding System is designed to turn any container (bucket, ba...
The larger the container, the less often you have to feed your feathered friends. Installation is easy with no additional hardware required and every purchase comes with a three-inch Hole Saw so that you can install your three port feeders in minutes...
This feeding system helps keep food dry and fresh no matter what the weather conditions may be and it also helps deters rodents and vermin. You and your beaked buddies are going to love it!
There is a learning curve but it saved a ton of money on expensive multi port feeders.
What's Included Hole Saw, (3) Ports, (3) Weatherproof Seals
About This Item
Easy to install with no additional hardware required. The included 3-inch Hold Saw allows you to install your 3-port feeders in just minutes.
May be used with any container, including buckets, bins, barrels, boxes and more. The larger the container, the less often you have to feed! Weather-resistant design features a strong seal to keep food dry and fresh.
The gravity feeder allows for constant feed to be available without the spilling or mess that attracts rodents and vermin. BPA-free and food-grade DIY feeder. The Poultry Pro Feeder Poultry Feeding System is designed to turn any container (bucket, ba...
The larger the container, the less often you have to feed your feathered friends. Installation is easy with no additional hardware required and every purchase comes with a three-inch Hole Saw so that you can install your three port feeders in minutes...
This feeding system helps keep food dry and fresh no matter what the weather conditions may be and it also helps deters rodents and vermin. You and your beaked buddies are going to love it!
Original Poultry Pro DIY Chicken Feeder 3-Pack
Must Have for sand runs!
Adjustable Stainless Chicken Scooper for Poultry
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the best dust bath base - Add in Wood only ash and a sprinkle a little First Saturday Lime and top it off with Nesting box herbs and you have a Chick Day Spa to freshen the coop, run or nesting boxes.
Fresh Coop Dust Bath, 6lb Jug
Great way to combat predator lockdowns or bad weather by sprinkling in the coop, run, or nesting boxes to refresh everything and calm the girls down.
About This Item
This Nesting Herbs blend is made from 100% natural herbs. The natural properties of these herbs help to deter insects. Hand-packaged to ensure high quality. Sustainable packaging minimizes the use of plastic.
Eaton Pet & Pasture is a farmer-owned company committed to promoting American agriculture. Eaton Pet & Pasture Premium Aromatic Blend Chicken Nesting Herbs is handcrafted with a carefully selected mix of natural herbs, including calendula, ba...
This aromatic blend naturally freshens and enhances your coop. Plus, it supports your hens’ overall well-being and promotes a comfortable, clean nesting environment.
About This Item
This Nesting Herbs blend is made from 100% natural herbs. The natural properties of these herbs help to deter insects. Hand-packaged to ensure high quality. Sustainable packaging minimizes the use of plastic.
Eaton Pet & Pasture is a farmer-owned company committed to promoting American agriculture. Eaton Pet & Pasture Premium Aromatic Blend Chicken Nesting Herbs is handcrafted with a carefully selected mix of natural herbs, including calendula, ba...
This aromatic blend naturally freshens and enhances your coop. Plus, it supports your hens’ overall well-being and promotes a comfortable, clean nesting environment.
Premium Nesting Herbs, Aromatic Blend for Nesting Boxes & Chicken Coop, Natural Refresher & Pest Deterrent By Eaton Pet and Pasture
Natural pest deterrent for coops and runs. We add a sprinkle to dust baths, on roosting bars, and in nesting boxes to help keep bugs away!
First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent 20LB
Nothing beats the Rolling Nesting Box especially with the Perch Popper which lets you close the roosting bar to broody hens without having to wake up at dawn to put it back down. Genius!
The Gold standard for having clean, and easy to collect fresh eggs every morning.
The Gold standard for having clean, and easy to collect fresh eggs every morning.
ROLLING NESTING BOX |
BEST NEST BOX
The Gold standard for having clean, and easy to collect fresh eggs every morning!
This works great for training new chickens where to lay or to keep broody hens from getting in at night and it will auto lower the nesting box roost bar at dawn while you are still snuggled under the comforter.
Best Nest Box Perch Popper |
Auto Nest Box Opener - Ready to ship
CHICKEN PRINTS + DESIGNS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
What's Christmas without a few lighted Santa Chicks on the front porch? It's just fun!
Farmhouse glam abounds in this gorgeous golden chicken yard decor. Made with beautiful champagne gold fabric, our Shimmer Chicken glows with 35 warm white LED lights. This fancy fowl is styled with a Santa hat and red scarf to elevate your indoor or ...
Easy to set up and store, this lighted farmhouse yard decor make a dazzling addition anywhere you enjoy Christmas decorations.
Shimmering champagne gold fabric Accented with Santa hat and red scarf Lights up with 35 preattached Classic White LED lights Easy setup, collapses for storage For indoor and outdoor use
Farmhouse glam abounds in this gorgeous golden chicken yard decor. Made with beautiful champagne gold fabric, our Shimmer Chicken glows with 35 warm white LED lights. This fancy fowl is styled with a Santa hat and red scarf to elevate your indoor or ...
Easy to set up and store, this lighted farmhouse yard decor make a dazzling addition anywhere you enjoy Christmas decorations.
Shimmering champagne gold fabric Accented with Santa hat and red scarf Lights up with 35 preattached Classic White LED lights Easy setup, collapses for storage For indoor and outdoor use
Gemmy Lighted Shimmer Chicken with Scarf at Tractor Supply Co
📚 Recommended Reads
I’m a highlighter and sticky note kind of girl. These are my favorite go-to references for chicken keeping and they are absolutely worth having in your collection! 📚🌻
I love this book because Nikki is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely kind. Her love for backyard chickens shines through everything she shares. When I was a new chicken keeper and had a sick hen, she graciously helped me through it ...
Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple: A Fun, Friendly Guide to Backyard ...