All My Rowdy Hens, a Violet & Bee Blog

From choosing the perfect breeds to building a secure coop, to daily chicken care chores, raising chickens is an adventure that is well worth the journey. Knowing the basic needs of your flock and how to meet those needs will set you up to successfully raise and care for a healthy, happy flock of hens. We've outlined a checklist of the 6 essentials of keeping chickens, to get started with your very own flock.

There are a variety of reasons why so many people are choosing to raise backyard chickens. Some want to go green and live more sustainably, some want their own access to fresh eggs daily, while others want to experience the entertainment and enjoyment of pet chickens. Whatever the reason, raising chickens can be an incredibly fun and environmentally friendly endeavor.

One of the toughest tasks for chicken keepers is choosing the perfect coop.  This guide gives you the 8 essentials to perfect chicken coop selection and will give you everything you need to know to get started right away!

There are countless options for choosing and setting up the ideal home for your backyard chickens. Your flock’s coop should be a haven that provides them protection from both predators and the weather. Coops can be as fancy or as frugal as you desire without compromising on the essentials needed for raising a healthy, happy flock. To help you get started, we've provided an overview of the various options and necessary essentials for successful chicken keeping.