Start Here

Welcome to Chickenmethod.com. This site covers backyard chicken keeping from first flock to full freezer, written from real experience rather than theory. Whether you are thinking about getting your first birds or already have a flock and want to do better by them, you are in the right place.

Use the sections below to find what you need. If you have a specific question, use the search bar or send me an email at dave@chickenmethod.com. I love this site and enjoy spending time in it every day, so I will not miss your email.

Start Here with a bucolic scene of a farm cottage and chickens of various breeds in the yard. The coop is medium-sized and red. and set away from the cottage.

Breeds

Choosing the right breed is the most important decision a new keeper makes. Start here if you are not sure what to get.

Flock Management

Day-to-day life with a backyard flock covers a lot of ground. These articles handle the situations that come up most often.

Chicken Health

A healthy flock lays consistently and lives longer. These are the health topics that come up most in a backyard setting.

Feeding and Nutrition

What you feed your flock directly affects egg quality, health, and behavior.

Incubation

Hatching your own eggs is one of the most rewarding parts of keeping chickens. These articles cover everything from choosing an incubator to solving common problems.

Coops and Equipment

Your coop setup affects everything from egg production to flock safety.

Meat Birds

A Few More Worth Reading

All the best,

Dave

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