The backyard keeper’s field notebook
Small flock.
Thoughtful setup.
Good poultry keeping starts before the hens arrive. Map the space, prepare the routine and choose equipment with a clear job to do.
Prepare your first flock →For backyard chickens · planning, equipment & everyday organisation
Three useful things to keep handy.
Before the birds arrive
A preparation checklist, from local rules to the person covering your daily checks.
Open the checklist →BMeasure the footprint
Compare a rectangular run with a coop and a reserved access strip. See what the rectangles leave.
Use the space worksheet →CKeep a simple egg log
Record daily counts, review the recorded days and export your own CSV.
Open your notebook →02 / WALK THE SITE
Start with the ground.
Then choose the gear.
A convenient door, a dry approach and a place to store feed can matter more than a long accessories list.
Read the coop-site guide →03 / THE KIT SHED
Buy for the task.
Compare the details.
Feeders, drinkers, storage and enclosure hardware, organised by the job they do. No invented product tests or “best” rankings.
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