#BackyardChickens

Check local zoning, HOA, and animal-keeping rules

Choose a dry, level site with good drainage and partial shade

Gather pallets marked HT and avoid chemically treated or contaminated pallets

Choose a level, well-drained location

Measure the space needed for your chickens

Mark the run layout with stakes and string

Choose egg-laying breeds such as Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock, or Sussex

Check local laws, zoning rules, and HOA restrictions before starting

Build or buy a secure coop with ventilation, nesting boxes, roosts, and easy-clean flooring