Hen & Roost exists because raising backyard chickens should be enjoyable, not overwhelming. Whether you're picking out your first chicks or managing a mature laying flock, we write the kind of guides we wish we'd had when we started — clear, practical, and grounded in real experience.
What We Cover
Our articles span every aspect of backyard chicken keeping:
- Breed profiles — temperament, egg production, climate hardiness, and which breeds work best for beginners vs. experienced keepers
- Coop setup — design, ventilation, predator-proofing, run layouts, and seasonal adjustments
- Feeding & nutrition — layer feed, treats, supplements, foraging, and age-specific dietary needs
- Health & disease — symptom identification, common illnesses, parasite management, and when to call a vet
- Egg production — maximizing lay rates, egg quality, molting, broodiness, and seasonal changes
We focus on the questions flock owners actually ask — not the ones that look good on paper.
How We Create Our Content
Every article on Hen & Roost follows a rigorous editorial process:
- Research — We consult veterinary literature, university extension resources, and experienced poultry communities to ensure factual accuracy. Breed data, nutrition guidelines, and health information are cross-referenced against multiple sources.
- Expert writing — Our content is written by people who keep chickens, not just write about them. Advice comes from hands-on experience with the breeds and equipment we recommend.
- Fact-checking — Every article is reviewed for accuracy before publication, with special attention to health information, dosing, and breed characteristics.
- Ongoing updates — Poultry keeping knowledge evolves. We revisit our guides to reflect new findings, product changes, and reader feedback.
Our Standards
- We recommend products we'd actually use with our own flocks
- We clearly disclose affiliate relationships — they help keep the site running but never influence our recommendations
- We prioritize accuracy over clickbait
- When we're uncertain, we say so rather than guessing
About Cedar Loop LLC
Hen & Roost is published by Cedar Loop LLC, a Washington State company dedicated to creating high-quality, niche content for passionate hobbyist communities.