If you are new to raising chickens, here are several articles and other information that will be useful to you when planning your flock.

Articles

Planning to start your flock

• How many chickens should I get?
• How much space do chickens need? — An important question to answer when your are planning to build or buy a chicken coop.

Equipment

• The best chicken waterers to get

Egg laying

• How to know which hens are laying
• How to keep your flock productive

Information about Raising Chickens

In addition to this blog, other useful websites are:

• https://www.backyardchickens.com/ — online forum for all things related to raising chickens
• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/ — online veterinary manual

Suppliers

• https://www.clabornfarms.com/ — started chickens
• https://www.premier1supplies.com/ — brooder heat panels
• https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/ — day-old baby chicks, poultry supplies
• https://www.strombergschickens.com/ — numbered cable ties (useful for labeling chickens in a breeding program)
• https://billboardtarps.com/ — heavy-duty fiberglass-reinforced vinyl tarp material for making portable hoop-style chicken coops

Organizations

• https://www.livestockconservancy.org/ — The Livestock Conservancy. An organization that helps to protect endangered livestock breeds from extinction.
• https://apppa.org/ — American Pastured Poultry Producers Association. An organization that encourages raising and use of poultry on pasture.