Backyard chicken tools
Free calculators that do the math for you. Every number comes from university extension sources, linked on each tool page.
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.
Breed Directory
Compare backyard breeds by egg color, size, cold-hardiness and temperament, and save a shortlist.