Backyard Chickens | Small Property Living

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Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds for a Small Flock

Six steady layers that make sense in a 3-4 hen backyard flock, with the temperament tradeoffs the breed lists skip.

Beginner Moderate

By Tom Bennett · Jul 29 →

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Grit grinds food in the gizzard. Oyster shell supplies calcium. Layers need separate, free-choice access to both.

Beginner Low

By Tom Bennett · Jul 29 →

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A practical deep-litter routine for small coops, including bedding, moisture control, wood floors, and safe compost aging.

Intermediate Low

By Tom Bennett · Jul 29 →

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One box per 3-4 hens is enough, even when every hen insists on using the same favorite.

Beginner Low to Moderate

By Tom Bennett · Jul 29 →

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Keep the coop dry and draft-free, not airtight. High ventilation prevents the moisture that puts combs and feet at risk.

Intermediate Low to Moderate

By Tom Bennett · Jul 29 →

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Why 3-4 hens is the sweet spot and what to actually expect as a beginner

Beginner Moderate to High

By Tom Bennett · Mar 19 →

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Run designs that keep chickens happy and contained in a small backyard

Intermediate Moderate

By Tom Bennett · Feb 5 →

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How to figure out if you can legally keep chickens where you live

Beginner Free

By Tom Bennett · Jan 22 →

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Everything you need in a coop for 4 hens, from space to predator proofing

Intermediate Moderate to High

By Tom Bennett · Dec 11 →