Chicken Keeping Essentials
Getting started with backyard chickens takes a few basics: a safe coop, steady feed and water, brooder gear for chicks, and the everyday supplies that help keep your flock on track. This page brings together chicken keeping essentials for setup, feeding, watering, and routine care, with room to branch out into coops, runs, automatic feeders, chick waterers, treats, and more as your flock grows.
Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Sentinel Chicken Coop, 6 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A steel-framed chicken coop with reinforced wood panels, predator-resistant latches, and three large nesting boxes.
What customers like:
Sturdy design
Well-made
Good ventilation
Easy assembly
Convenient for quick heatup
$399.99
$399.99
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RentACoop
RentACoop 5 lb. Chick2Chicken Port Chicken Feeder and 1 gal. Waterer Set
A durable, weatherproof feeder and waterer set with pest-resistant ports and anti-roost features for backyard poultry.
$79.99
$79.99
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Nutrena NatureWise
Nutrena NatureWise Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Crumble Non-Medicated
A premium, natural chick starter-grower poultry feed that supports healthy growth and development in baby chicks.
What customers like:
Chicks love the food
Affordable and reliable
Easy to use with clear instructions
Better growth and healthier chicks
Promotes faster growth and healthier birds
$9.49
$9.49
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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Chick Brooder Lamp, 6 ft. Cord, 250W
A durable and efficient chick brooder lamp with adjustable positioning and a reinforced steel guard.
What customers like:
Durable and sturdy
Relief from cold
Good design
Easy to use
Inexpensive
$16.99
$16.99
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Purina
Purina Electrolyte and Antioxidant Supplement for Poultry, 0.25 oz. Packets, 3 pk.
An easy-to-mix powder supplement with electrolytes and antioxidants to support poultry hydration and health.
What customers like:
Supports hydration
Easy to use
Convenient storage
Pre-measured packets
$4.49
$4.49
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OverEZ
OverEZ 12 gal. Chicken Waterer
A convenient and low-maintenance chicken waterer that holds 12 gallons of clean water for up to a month.
What customers like:
Easy to clean and provides clean water
Convenient and low-maintenance
Versatile and suitable for larger flocks
Durable and high-quality
Easy to fill and assemble
$79.99
$79.99
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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Bungalow Coop, 6 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A charming bungalow-style chicken coop with predator-resistant features, accommodating up to 6 birds safely.
What customers like:
Good quality
Functional features
Easy assembly
Sturdy construction
Cute design
$499.99
$499.99
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Hoover's Hatchery
Hoover's Hatchery Live Barred Rock Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
A package of 10 baby chicks, the Barred Rock breed, known for their beauty and productivity.
What customers like:
Arrival condition of chicks
Correct sexing
High quality
Reasonable price
Works as advertised
$74.99
$74.99
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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Guardian Chicken Coop, 14 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A durable steel chicken coop with PVC roof, plexiglass window, and spacious covered run.
What customers like:
Spacious design
Easy to assemble
Good quality
Sturdy construction
Predator-proof features
$999.99
$999.99
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First Saturday Lime
First Saturday Lime 20 lb. Natural Monthly Pest Insect Repellent
A natural monthly pest insect repellent that provides a safe barrier against various insects and pests.
What customers like:
Effective against bugs and mites
Good as a gift
Eliminates smell
Quick melting
Chickens love it
$41.99
$41.99
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OverEZ
OverEZ Large Chicken Coop, 15 Chicken Capacity
A durable, Amish-built chicken coop made in the USA with heavy-duty wood construction and moisture-resistant materials.
What customers like:
Good customer service
Worth the money
Durable
Easy assembly
Sturdy construction
$2299.99
$2299.99
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Flock Party
Flock Party Combo Craze Mix Poultry Treats, 5 lb.
A nutritious and delicious poultry treat that includes mealworms, beetles, and flies for nutrition.
What customers like:
Fair price
Sturdy and durable construction
Easy to assemble and use
Attracts chickens and ducks
Chickens love the taste
$44.99
$44.99
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Greenscapes
Greenscapes 100 ft. x 5 ft. Multi-Purpose Garden and Animal Netting
A lightweight, rust-free garden netting that is easy to install and provides protection for yards, gardens, and small livestock.
What customers like:
Strong and sturdy
Versatile and flexible
Reasonable price
Lightweight and compact size
Easy to install and assemble
$39.99
$39.99
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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Hill Country Chicken Coop, 6 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A stylish, durable chicken coop with metal frame, 3 nesting boxes, and predator-resistant latches.
What customers like:
Attractive design
Spacious and comfortable
Durable construction
Weather-resistant features
Easy assembly
$499.99
$499.99
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Manna Pro
Manna Pro Hydro Hen Poultry Drinking Water Supplement, 20 oz.
A water supplement for poultry that contains probiotics, electrolytes, and acidifiers for optimal health.
What customers like:
Provides added nutrients
Easy to use
Versatile
Chickens love it
Keeps them healthy
$19.99
$19.99
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Hoover's Hatchery
Hoover's Hatchery Live Assorted Brahma Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
A docile and friendly breed of Brahma birds that lay up to 200 medium brown eggs annually.
What customers like:
Easy to use and clean
Even spread of chicks
Fast and convenient shipping
Durable and long-lasting
Healthy and thriving birds
$99.99
$99.99
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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Camper Tractor Chicken Coop, 8 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A portable chicken coop with wheels and handle, predator-resistant, 8 bird capacity, camper-inspired style.
What customers like:
Well-designed
Portable and easy to move
Convenient access doors
Easy assembly
Sturdy construction
$799.99
$799.99
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New Age Pet
New Age Pet Fontana ecoFLEX Chicken Barn, 4 to 6 Chicken Capacity
A durable and eco-friendly chicken barn made with ECOFLEX material, featuring a nesting box and roosting bars.
What customers like:
Portable
Good quality
Durable and sturdy
Easy assembly
Cute design
$289.99
$289.99
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YARDGARD
YARDGARD 50 ft. x 3 ft. Welded Wire Economy Fence with 2 in. x 3 in. Mesh
A durable and flexible 3 ft. x 50 ft. welded wire fence with 2 in. x 3 in. mesh for protecting gardens.
What customers like:
Versatile and customizable
Good quality
Durable and strong fence
Easy to install
Affordable and easy to order
$54.99
$54.99
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Garden Craft
Garden Craft 2 in. Mesh 50 ft. x 60 in. Chicken Wire
A 60in H x 50ft L chicken wire with 2in hexagonal mesh openings, ideal for various applications.
What customers like:
Good price
Fast delivery
Sturdy material
Large mesh openings
Met user needs
$29.99
$29.99
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Aivituvin
Aivituvin Chicken Tractor Mobile Chicken Coop, 2 to 4 Chicken Capacity
A spacious and secure chicken coop with a waterproof nesting box and easy mobility.
What customers like:
Easy to move
Good value for money
Quality parts
Easy assembly
Secure for chickens
$239.99
$239.99
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Rugged Ranch
Rugged Ranch Pueblo Grand Chicken Coop, 1-Pair
A spacious and functional chicken coop with easy access doors, roosting bars, and ventilation.
What customers like:
Convenient and functional design
Good quality and well-designed
Affordable price
Easy assembly
Sturdy and durable
$929.99
$929.99
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OverEZ
OverEZ Extra-Large Chicken Coop, 20 Chicken Capacity
A spacious and durable red chicken coop that can house up to 20 chickens, suitable for all climates.
What customers like:
Good customer service
Easy to assemble
Attractive appearance
Durable and well-built
Spacious size
$3499.99
$3499.99
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OverEZ
OverEZ Small Chicken Coop, 5 Chicken Capacity
A durable, Amish-built chicken coop made of heavy-duty wood, suitable for up to 5 chickens.
What customers like:
Great design and cute appearance
Easy to assemble and clean
Durable and well-built
Includes heat and calming effect
Good quality and sturdy wood
$1299.99
$1299.99
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FAQ
Most folks start with a coop, feeder, waterer, age-appropriate feed, bedding, and a few care basics. If you are raising chicks, add brooder gear like a heat source and thermometer before they arrive.
Baby chicks need chick starter feed made for their growth stage. As they grow, you can move them into the next feed stage based on their age and whether they are being raised for laying.
Pick a coop based on how many birds you plan to keep, not just how many you have today. Make sure your flock has enough room to roost, nest, and move around, and consider adding a run if they need more outdoor space.
Chick feeders are made for smaller birds and help them reach feed more easily in the brooder. Standard chicken feeders are better once birds are older and need larger-capacity feeding for the coop or run.
This page is the broad starting point for the whole campaign. If you want to narrow it down, visit our Backyard Chicken Runs page for outdoor space, Automatic Chicken Feeder for low-mess feeding, Baby Chick Waterers for young birds, Chicken Electrolytes for hydration support, or Automatic Chicken Doors for easier coop access.