For backyard chicken keepers
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Free tools that do the counting for you, and plain-English guides checked against university extension sources. Because your girls deserve better than a forum argument.
Coop tools
Quick answers for the questions you ask every season.
Hatch Countdown
Enter the day you set your eggs and get the hatch date, candling days and lockdown day for chickens, ducks, quail, turkeys and more.
Egg Log
Jot down how many eggs you collect each day and see your flock's laying trends on a simple chart.
Laying Calculator
When will your pullets start laying? Enter their hatch date and breed, and get an email when first eggs are due.
Coop Size Calculator
How big a coop and run do your chickens need? Get square feet, roost length and nest boxes for your breeds.
Breed Directory
Compare backyard breeds by egg color, size, cold-hardiness and temperament, and save a shortlist.
Latest guides
Chicken Frostbite: Signs, Prevention and Care
How to spot frostbite on combs, wattles and feet, why damp coops cause it, which chickens are most at risk, and what to do if your hen gets frostbite.
Cold-Hardy Chicken Breeds for Snowy Winters
Which chicken breeds handle cold winters best, from Brahmas to Wyandottes, what makes a breed cold-hardy, and which breeds need extra care in a freeze.
The Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners (Extension Picks)
The best chicken breeds for beginners, per extension sources: calm, hardy hens like the Barred Rock, Buff Orpington and Wyandotte, and which to skip.
Free printable: the Coop Chore Checklist
Get the one-page daily, weekly and seasonal checklist to download right now, plus one practical chicken tip a week by email.