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Honest reviews of coops, feeders, waterers, heat lamps, fencing, and everything else you might need.
Best Chicken Nesting Boxes 2026: Top Picks
The best chicken nesting boxes for 2026: plastic, metal roll-out, and multi-hole boxes compared for clean eggs, easy cleanup, and happy hens.
Chicken Nesting Boxes: Size, Number & Setup Guide
How many nesting boxes chickens need, what size to build them, where to mount them, and how to get hens to lay in them. A practical setup guide.
Best Chicken Coop Cameras 2026: 5 Top Picks
Top 5 chicken coop cameras for 2026 compared. WiFi, solar, battery, and wired options with night vision to monitor your flock and catch predators.
Best Chicken Feeders and Waterers (2026 Reviews)
Top-rated chicken feeders and waterers for backyard flocks. Hanging, treadle, and nipple styles compared, with pros, cons, and pricing for every budget.
Best Automatic Chicken Coop Doors 2026: 7 Worth Buying
Automatic coop doors that close before predators come out. The 7 best in 2026 across price tiers, including the safety flaw each one has.
Best Brooder Heat Plates for Baby Chicks (2026)
Heat plates are the safe, low-cost alternative to fire-prone heat lamps. The best brooder plates and complete brooders for baby chicks in 2026.
Best Amazon Chicken Coops 2026: The 4 That Aren't Junk
Most Amazon chicken coops are thin plywood and misleading capacity claims. The 4 actually worth buying in 2026, with the modifications each one needs.
Best Chicken Egg Incubators: 2026 Buyer's Guide
The best chicken egg incubators for 2026 reviewed and ranked. 5 models from $50 to $400 across capacity, features, and hatch-rate reliability.
Best Chicken Coops Under $500 (2026 Buyer's Guide)
The best chicken coops on Amazon under $500. Three picks across the budget, mid-range, and stretch tiers, plus what to upgrade out of the box.
Best Mobile Chicken Coops & Tractors (2026 Reviews)
The best mobile chicken coops and chicken tractors for rotational grazing. Plastic, wheeled wooden, and DIY-friendly options compared with sizing and use cases.
Best Walk-In Chicken Coops (2026 Buyer's Guide)
The best walk-in chicken coops for backyard flocks of 6-20 birds. Wood and metal options compared, with sizing, pricing, and predator-proofing tips.
How Big Should My Chicken Coop Be? (Sizing Guide)
A practical chicken coop sizing guide based on flock size, climate, and breed. Includes a sizing table, rules of thumb, and common mistakes to avoid.
Aivituvin vs OverEZ: Which Chicken Coop Wins (2026)
A side-by-side comparison of Aivituvin and OverEZ chicken coops: build quality, capacity, price, warranty, and which one is right for your flock.
Best Chicken Nesting Box Pads (2026 Reviews)
The best nesting box pads and liners for chickens. Excelsior, hemp, washable pads, and herb blends compared for clean eggs and easy cleanup.
Best Electric Fence for Chickens (2026 Buyer's Guide)
The best electric poultry fencing for backyard flocks. Premier 1 netting, solar energizers, setup, costs, and when it beats a permanent run.
Best Egg Collecting Baskets 2026: 5 Top Picks
Top 5 egg collecting baskets and aprons for chicken keepers in 2026. Covers wire baskets, canvas aprons, wicker, and more for safe egg gathering.
Best Chicken Run Fencing & Netting (2026)
Find the best chicken run fencing and hawk netting for 2026. We compare hardware cloth, welded wire, electric netting, and overhead protection options.
Best Heat Lamps and Coop Heaters for Chickens (2026)
Find the safest coop heaters and heat lamps for chickens. We cover radiant panels, ceramic heaters, and brooder plates with pros, cons, and top picks.
Chicken Coop Bedding: Pine vs Straw vs Sand
Compare the 3 most popular chicken coop bedding options. See the pros, cons, and costs of pine shavings, straw, and sand to pick the best fit for your flock.
How to Build a Chicken Coop: Plans, Materials & Tips
Step-by-step guide to building your own backyard chicken coop. Covers sizing, materials, ventilation, predator-proofing, and common mistakes to avoid.