About The Coop Guide
A down-to-earth guide to keeping backyard chickens. We cover starting your first flock, building and bedding a coop, picking breeds that fit your yard, feeding for healthy birds and good eggs, and spotting trouble early — written plainly, by people who do the morning chores too.
The Coop Guide is an independent resource focused on backyard chickens and raising chickens how-tos. We publish practical, carefully researched guides for readers who want clear answers without the fluff — whether you are just getting started or looking to sharpen what you already know.
What we do
Every article is written and edited to be genuinely useful: accurate, easy to follow, and grounded in real-world experience. We cover topics across Getting Started, Coops & Housing, Chicken Breeds, Feeding & Nutrition, Health & Care, Eggs & Laying and update our guides as best practices evolve. We are not affiliated with any of the brands, products, or organizations we may reference; mentions are for the reader's benefit, not an endorsement.
Who writes The Coop Guide
The Coop Guide is written by Martha Klassen. Martha keeps a small backyard flock year-round and writes about chicken keeping with the honesty of someone who has cleaned a lot of coops.
How we stay free
The Coop Guide is supported by advertising. We display ads (including ads served by third parties such as Google AdSense) so that our content can remain free to read. Advertising never dictates our editorial recommendations. See our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and analytics work on this site.
Editorial standards & disclaimer
The Coop Guide is an independent backyard-poultry resource. Our guides are researched and written in-house; we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any feed, equipment, or hatchery brand we mention. Our articles are general guidance, not veterinary advice — for a sick or injured bird, a suspected disease outbreak, or anything involving medication, consult a poultry veterinarian or your local agricultural extension office.
Our content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always use your own judgment and consult a qualified professional where appropriate.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or feedback are always welcome. Reach us at runbookify@gmail.com or visit our contact page.