Free Backyard Chicken Tools
Go from breed shortlist to space, budget, feed, safety, and chick-care plans. Every result includes a practical next step and clearly labeled gear recommendations.
A clear first-flock path
Not sure where to start?
Top match
Australorp
Calm · hardy · reliable layer
Choose the flock
Breed Finder
Match breeds to your climate, space, egg goals, noise sensitivity, and family needs.
6 standard hens
24 sq ft
60 sq ft run · 2 nest boxes
Size the setup
Coop Size Calculator
Calculate coop space, run space, roost length, nest boxes, and matched setup recommendations.
Typical first-flock plan
$918–$2,088
$24–$42 monthly feed
Build the budget
Startup Cost Calculator
Estimate your first-flock budget for birds, housing, feed, bedding, climate gear, and predator protection.
6 hens · 30 days
52 lb feed
2 bags · about $44
Plan ongoing supplies
Feed & Supply Calculator
Estimate feed consumption, bag count, storage capacity, and cost for your flock and season.
Secure baseline
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Recheck after storms and digging
Audit the enclosure
Predator Risk Assessment
Score coop, run, latches, dig barriers, feed storage, and nighttime routines by exposure.
8 week-one chicks
95°F · 4 sq ft
Behavior and safety checks included
Prepare for arrival
Chick Brooder Planner
Plan warm-zone temperature, floor space, feeder access, and the first six weeks with chicks.
More tools coming soon
Next on the drawing board: an egg production tracker, bedding calculator, and seasonal readiness planner. Got a tool you wish existed? Let us know.