Thinking about getting backyard chickens? Start here.
The Backyard Chicken Starter Guide is the shortcut to a healthy, happy first flock, written by a working homestead that raises the real thing, including our own Olive Eggers.
No fluff, no jargon. Just the steps that actually matter, in the right order, so you can skip the expensive beginner mistakes and get to the good part: fresh eggs from your own backyard.
What’s inside (13 pages)
- The honest before-you-buy checklist: local rules, real startup costs, and the true time commitment
- Choosing the right beginner breeds, with an egg-color and temperament chart
- The brooder: a week-by-week temperature schedule for the first 6 weeks
- Coop requirements and predator-proofing that actually works
- Feeding by age, plus grit, calcium, and what never to feed
- Daily, weekly, and seasonal care routines
- Health basics and flock biosecurity
- When hens start laying, egg storage, and how to legally sell your extras
- Quick troubleshooting for the most common first-year problems
- Printable checklists and a brooder temperature tracker
Format: Instant-download PDF. Read it on any device, or print the checklists to tape inside the coop.
Perfect for: first-time chicken keepers, families, and anyone who wants a calm, confident start.
From our homestead to yours.
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