The Coop Guide

Feeding & Nutrition

4 guides

Find out which treats and kitchen scraps are safe for chickens, which to avoid, and how to feed extras without upsetting their diet.

Find out why grit and oyster shell matter for backyard chickens, how to offer them, and what soft eggshells tell you about calcium intake.

Learn when to use chick starter, grower, and layer feed, and why the switch timing matters more than most keepers realize.

Learn exactly what to feed backyard chickens at every life stage, from chick starter to layer pellets, plus safe treats, grit, and foods to avoid.