Quick guide

Before You Buy Chickens

Calculate the boring stuff before you bring birds home.

Coop and run space: plan housing before chicks are in your kitchen.
Feed cost: estimate monthly bags, not just the price of the chicks.
Predator protection: latches, hardware cloth, digging protection, and night housing matter.
Daily chores: water, feed, egg collection, bedding, and quick health checks.
Local rules: check roosters, flock limits, setbacks, and egg-selling rules.