Location

Where will your flock live?

Your location helps us match breeds to your winters and summers. Enter your ZIP code and state, and adjust the climate setting only if your area is noticeably colder or hotter than most of the state.

ZIP codeHelps us fine-tune the climate estimate. If the ZIP lookup is unavailable, we’ll use your state instead.State

Refine the climate estimate

Only adjust this if your local climate is noticeably different from most of your state—for example, a mountain, coastal, or desert area.

Winter severitySummer heat

Housing

What space do you have?

Indoor coop space and outdoor run space are treated separately.

I already have a coopUse my current dimensions to determine how many hens will fit comfortably.I’m planning a coopChoose your flock first, then we’ll estimate how much coop and run space you’ll need.

Indoor coop

Length (ft)×Width (ft)

Enclosed run

Length (ft)×Width (ft)

Extended winter confinementMy chickens may spend long stretches indoors during winter.

Flock size

How should we decide how many hens?

We won’t recommend more hens than your coop and run can reasonably hold.

I know how many hens I wantWe’ll fit the best mix inside your housing.Give me enough hens for my egg needsWe’ll estimate flock size using realistic egg-production ranges.Tell me how many my housing can supportWe’ll use the available space efficiently.I’m not sureBalance egg needs, fit, and flexibility.

Desired eggs per weekMaximum hens you’d consider optional

Main goal

What matters most?

Your answer here will have the biggest influence on which breeds we recommend.

Priorities

Choose up to three additional priorities

These help us narrow the choices and tailor the flock to what matters most to you.

0 of 3 selected

Household

How will you interact with your chickens?

HandlingExperienceBreed diversityBroodiness

Egg colors

What would you like in the egg basket?

I don’t careGive me lots of colorsI want specific colors

Review

Ready to build your flock?

We’ll compare the breeds that fit your climate, space, and preferences, then show you the best match plus up to two strong alternatives.

Strict climate screeningLeave out breeds that are a poor match for your climate instead of simply ranking them lower.

Build your backyard flock