Provide clean, dry, well-ventilated housing
Protect chickens from predators
Give enough space in the coop and run
Supply fresh water every day
Feed a balanced chicken diet
Offer grit and calcium as needed
Collect eggs regularly
Clean the coop and replace bedding often
Check chickens daily for illness or injury
Trim nails and beaks only if necessary
Keep feeders and waterers clean
Allow access to outdoor exercise time
Provide shade and shelter from bad weather
Quarantine new or sick birds
Control mites, lice, and worms
Handle chickens gently and calmly
Monitor egg laying and behavior
Store feed in a dry, pest-proof container