Hens & Coops

Backyard chickens, made simple

Fresh eggs, happy hens.

Breed profiles with real egg numbers, free coop plans and an egg calculator — everything you need to start your flock.

🥚 Egg calculator
How many eggs will your flock lay per week?
🔨 Coop plans
Free beginner designs you can build in a weekend.
🐔 Best egg breeds
The top layers, compared with real numbers.

Popular breeds

Ameraucana
The Ameraucana: 3–4 medium blue eggs per week, temperament, climate hardiness, size, pros …
Australorp
The Australorp: 4–6 large brown eggs per week, temperament, climate hardiness, size, pros …
Barnevelder
The Barnevelder: 3–4 large dark brown eggs per week, temperament, climate hardiness, size,…
Brahma
The Brahma: 3–4 medium brown eggs per week, temperament, climate hardiness, size, pros and…
Buff Orpington
The Buff Orpington: 3–5 large brown eggs per week, temperament, climate hardiness, size, p…
Cochin
The Cochin: 2–3 medium brown eggs per week, temperament, climate hardiness, size, pros and…

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Chicken Coop Size: How Much Space Per Chicken
How much coop and run space chickens need per bird, with a simple sizing formula.…

Frequently asked questions

How many eggs does a chicken lay?

At most one per day; most hens average 4–6 eggs per week (250–300 per year for good layers).

How much space do chickens need?

About 4 sq ft of coop space per bird plus 8–10 sq ft of outdoor run.

What is the best breed for eggs?

White Leghorn and ISA Brown are the top producers (280–350 eggs/year); Rhode Island Red and Australorp are friendlier and nearly as productive.

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