Hi, I'm Nikki!

I make chicken keeping pure and simple.

I'm a former kindergarten teacher who's now teaching the world how to take care of backyard chickens! I hatched my first chick in 2006 and I've been obsessed with chickens ever since! I teach chicken care the way I taught five-year-olds: clearly, patiently, one step at a time.

20years with chickens
2chicken-keeping books
~1Mfollowers
See my booksChicken care guides
A silkie on a roost in the Purple Coop Nikki holding one of her hens Two hens perched outdoors

Where would you like to start?

Whether you're bringing home your first chicks or you've kept a flock for years, start here.

Three chicks held in a hand
Start HereBringing home chicks? Everything from ordering to the first weeks.
 Two hens perched outdoors
LearnClear answers on health, feeding, seasons and flock life.
 A Healthy Home Flock book cover
BooksMy chicken-keeping books, for your shelf or coop.
 Coop products with a hen
ShopThe gear I trust, my products, and discount codes.