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.
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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 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
$8.99
$8.99
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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 8 x 8ft. Universal Poultry Pen, 24 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A spacious and durable steel chicken pen with a powder-coat finish and predator-resistant panels.
What customers like:
Easy to assemble
Spacious
Sturdy
Helpful customer service
Versatile
$699.99
$699.99
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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 Defender Extra-Large Chicken Coop, 18 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A weather-resistant chicken coop with a full chicken run, nesting boxes, roosting bars, and storage area.
What customers like:
Improved appearance and comfort
Functional and roomy design
Easy assembly and sturdy construction
High quality and easy to clean
Good security and adjustable features
$1299.99
$899.99
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Purina
Purina Layena Layer Pelleted Chicken Feed
A high-quality poultry feed with 16% protein and high-calcium ration for top-producing laying hens.
What customers like:
Good product
Smaller size
Good quality eggs
$14.99
$14.99
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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Guardian Chicken Coop, 14 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A spacious and sturdy chicken coop with room for up to 14 chickens, featuring nesting boxes and roosting bars.
What customers like:
Sturdy design
Clear instructions
Affordable price
Good ventilation
Easy assembly
$999.99
$999.99
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Purina
Purina Scratch Grains Premium Poultry Grains
A premium blend of mixed grains that encourages natural pecking and scratching behavior in poultry.
What customers like:
High quality
Healthy birds
Affordable
Less dust
Chickens love it
$21.99
$21.99
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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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Producer's Pride
Producer's Pride Villa Chicken Coop, 12 Chicken Roosting Capacity
A gray solid wood chicken coop with nesting boxes, roosting bars, covered run, and predator-proof latches.
What customers like:
Attractive design
Easy to assemble
Spacious for chickens
Good ventilation
Sturdy construction
$699.99
$489.99
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Hoover's Hatchery
Hoover's Hatchery Live Jersey Giant Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
A package of 10 baby Jersey Giant chicks, a dual-purpose breed known for their meatiness and prolific egg-laying.
What customers like:
Fast and prompt shipping
Healthy and high-quality chicks
Soft and comfortable chicks
Durable and robust
Variety of colors and sizes available
$69.99
$69.99
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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
$39.99
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Garden Craft
Garden Craft 1/2 in. Mesh 19-Gauge Hardware Cloth, 100 ft. x 48 in.
A lightweight and flexible galvanized steel hardware cloth with 1/2 in. mesh for various fencing applications.
What customers like:
High-quality material
Easy to cut
Versatile and multiple uses
Effective as hardware cloth
Strong and durable
$259.99
$259.99
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Homestead Essentials
Homestead Essentials Roll-Out 3-Compartment Chicken Nesting Box
A durable and easy-to-use chicken nesting box with a roll-out design to protect eggs from chickens.
What customers like:
Easy to assemble
Clean eggs
Durable
Good value
Easy to clean
$99.99
$99.99
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Garden Craft
Garden Craft 2 in. Mesh 150 ft. x 72 in. Chicken Wire
A lightweight and durable poultry netting with 2in mesh openings, made from 20 gauge woven steel wire.
What customers like:
Prompt delivery
Right price
Sturdiness
Easy to work with
Flawless
$99.99
$99.99
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OverEZ
OverEZ Medium Chicken Coop, 10 Chicken Capacity
A durable, medium-sized chicken coop made in the USA with wood construction and heavy-duty materials.
What customers like:
Durable construction
Good for small areas
Sturdy and functional
Easy assembly
Prompt shipping
$1999.99
$1999.99
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Snap Lock
Snap Lock Plastic Chicken Coop, 15 Chicken Capacity, Large
A durable, weather-resistant plastic chicken coop with adjustable ventilation and easy cleaning features.
What customers like:
Solid construction
Easy to assemble
Good condition of chicks
Sturdy construction
Reduced smell
$999.99
$999.99
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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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OverEZ
OverEZ Farmhouse Large Chicken Coop, 15 Chicken Capacity
A heavy-duty, USA-made chicken coop with a treated resin floor and siding for superior moisture-resistance.
What customers like:
Solid construction
Good customer service
High quality material
Easy assembly
Plenty of room
$2299.99
$2299.99
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What do I need to start keeping backyard chickens?
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.
What kind of feed should I use for baby chicks?
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.
How do I choose the right coop size?
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.
What is the difference between chicken feeders and chick feeders?
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.
Where should I go if I want help with a specific chicken setup?
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.