Welcome to Chicken-Coops
A Family Resource for Raising Happy, Healthy Poultry
Whether you’re a backyard chicken keeper, a 4-H or FFA family preparing for the county fair, or just getting started with your first flock—we’re here for you!
At Chicken-Coops.com, we bring together everything you need to know about poultry care, coops, breeds, feeding, health, and showmanship. Our goal is to support families and youth in raising confident, healthy birds—whether for fresh eggs, fun at home, or competition in the show ring.
🐣 What You’ll Find Here
✔ Coop Building & Setup
Guides, plans, and ideas for building (or buying) safe, comfortable chicken coops that fit your family’s needs.
✔ Poultry Care for All Ages
Straightforward, kid-friendly advice on feeding, health, and daily care—so everyone in the family can help with the flock.
✔ Youth Resources
Tips and training for 4-H, FFA, and Grange youth: how to prep for poultry showmanship, complete record books, and care for show birds.
✔ Breeds & Behavior
Explore the best chicken (and duck, goose, and quail!) breeds for beginners, families, egg-layers, or exhibition. Learn how birds communicate and interact.
✔ Project Ideas & Printables
Fun family projects, printable checklists, coop chore charts, poultry coloring pages, and more.
✔ The Chicken Shop
Browse recommended coop supplies, feed brands, grooming tools, and youth show gear—all affiliate linked to save you time and support our site!
💚 Who We Are
We’re a family-run resource built by a lifelong poultry lover and youth educator. With years of experience in 4-H leadership and hands-on animal husbandry, our goal is to help the next generation fall in love with poultry and learn responsibility, confidence, and care along the way.
🛠 Start Your Journey
Ready to build your first coop? Need help choosing your child’s first show bird? Want healthy hens who lay reliably?
➡ Visit our Getting Started Guide
➡ Or jump right in to Coop Plans and Ideas
💬 Join the Flock!
We’re building a supportive, family-focused community of poultry people. Sign up for updates, free printables, and tips you won’t find anywhere else!
