Guide
Chicken Food & Treats Guide
What to feed chicks, growing birds and laying hens, plus a quick-reference list of safe treats and foods to skip.
$7
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Free
First Flock Starter Kit
Your friendly first step into backyard chickens.
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Thinking about chickens but not sure where to begin? The First Flock Starter Kit walks you through the questions to answer before you bring hens home, the supplies worth having on day one, and a simple routine to settle into once they arrive.
It's written for real beginners: plain language, short sections, and checklists you can print and stick on the fridge.
What's inside
- Before-you-buy checklist: local rules, space, time and budget
- Beginner-friendly breed overview
- Coop and run essentials checklist
- First-weeks timeline for chicks and new hens
- Daily, weekly and monthly care checklist
Draft for review: “What's inside” is a planned outline. It will be updated to match the finished guide.
Who it's for
- People deciding whether chickens are right for them
- New keepers with their first chicks or pullets on the way
- Families who want a simple shared care routine
Format: PDF, US Letter size. Read on any device or print at home.
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