Start Here Getting StartedHow many chickens should I get?How much space do chickens need?What is a brooder?What are started pullets?The best waterers for chickens Egg LayingHow long do laying hens live?How to tell which hens are laying and which ones aren'tHow to maintain your flock's egg productionWhen do Australorps start laying? Hatching and IncubationHow long does it take chicken eggs to hatch?What humidity level should I incubate at?Choosing which eggs to hatchDay one of incubationUsing an incubator to hatchHatching under a broody hen Breeding ChickensBreeding goalsBreeding planHow to get starter stock for breedingWhat are heritage chickens?Selecting chickens for breedingSelective breedingToward a self-sustaining flock