Free Backyard Chicken Tools
Practical calculators and planners to help you size up a coop, budget for feed, and pick the right breeds — all built for real backyard keepers, all free to use.
Coop Size Calculator
Calculate the right coop and run square footage for your flock size, breed mix, and climate. Includes space-per-bird recommendations for tight-space keepers vs. free-range setups.
Feed Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly and yearly feed expenses by flock size, feed type (layer, organic, medicated starter), and local feed prices. Compare bulk vs. bagged savings.
Breed Finder
Find the right chicken breeds for your goals — egg color, laying rate, cold hardiness, kid-friendliness, and coop size. Compare 40+ popular backyard breeds side by side.
More tools coming soon
We're working on an egg production tracker, vet cost planner, and a predator risk assessment. Got a tool you wish existed? Let us know.