Raising Chickens
Learning to raise chickens can be overwhelming at first. Chickens.org is here to help! Use the below resources to make raising chickens as easy as possible.
Getting Started
Learn basics of chicken raising through these easy-to-understand guides to easy chicken raising.
Choosing a Breed
Learn more about chicken breeds and how to choose the right breed for your farm’s needs!
What Chickens Eat
Learn about what chickens eat, how to get the most out of your food, and how to supplement a flock’s diet.
Building a Coop
Learn about different chicken coop and run components, designs, and how to keep your chicken area clean.
Sourcing Chickens
Follow these tips to source a healthy flock from a reputable source!
Raising Chicks
Learn about raising chicks from incubation to integration into your flock.
Keeping Roosters
Learn about the benefits of raising roosters and tips to keeping them within your flock.
All About Eggs
Learn how eggs get their unique colors, how egg shape warns about hen health, and more!
Health and Care
Learn about common ailments in chickens and how to tell when your flock may be sick!
Commercial Flocks
Learn the basics of starting a small-scale poultry farm for eggs, meat, and breeding chickens.
Chickens in schools
Find resources for raising chickens and gardening on a school campus.
Recommended Books about Chickens
No matter what expert level you are at raising chickens, reading books is helful!
These are a few of our favorites. We would love to hear your recommendations too!
Chicken Behavior, Training, and Handling
Is your chicken displaying behaviors you have never seen before? Find out what it could be!
Also learn how your should be handling your chickens, and learn how to train your chickens.
Recommended Books about Chickens
No matter what expert level you are at raising chickens, reading books is helful!
These are a few of our favorites. We would love to hear your recommendations too!
Chicken Behavior, Training, and Handling
Is your chicken displaying behaviors you have never seen before? Find out what it could be!
Also learn how your should be handling your chickens, and learn how to train your chickens.