RentACoop Educational Guides

Learn how to protect chickens from ground predators like raccoons, foxes, dogs, and weasels with practical coop safety tips, fencing advice, and predator-proofing steps.

Yes, you are probably smarter than a chicken. But not by as much as you think! Learn surprising facts about chicken intelligence and behavior.

Find the best chicken feeder for your flock. Compare feeder types for chicks, adults, mixed flocks, and pest prevention.

Learn how chicken feed affects egg quality, yolk color, flavor, and nutrition. Discover what darker yolks really mean and how to raise hens for better backyard eggs.

Do chickens make people happier? Explore survey insights and research on how backyard flocks support stress relief, connection, and everyday well-being.

Thinking about getting backyard chickens? Learn the real costs, egg production, daily care, and surprises first-time chicken keepers should know.

Chick season is here! Learn how to raise healthy baby chicks from hatch day to egg laying with this complete week-by-week guide.

See our 9 step guide to responsible chicken keeping. 

We break down common myths, offer practical talking points, and outline the many ways responsibly kept chickens benefit communities.

Learn why hemp bedding is the healthiest choice for chickens and small animals—low dust, highly absorbent, compostable, and ideal for deep litter systems.

Learn how to use hemp bedding for the deep litter method to reduce odor, improve composting, and keep your chicken coop cleaner year-round.

Winter chicken care made easy. Learn 5 essential tips to keep backyard chickens healthy, warm, and stress-free during cold weather.