r/BackyardChicken
3k members
r/BackyardChicken is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses chickens, chicken, coop, eggs, and rooster.
Share all your chicken care info including DIY coops and runs, feeders, waterers, etc etc:)
Popular Themes in r/BackyardChicken
#1
Pain & Anger
: "My chicken just passed away :("
8 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Just bought a house and it came with chickens. I've never owned chickens. Help?"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "DIY extremely easy coop for beginners? Or is buying premade better?"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I just posted a video about our fully automated chicken coop. Lots of ideas to help make raising chickens easier."
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Just posted a video about our Automatic Chicken Feeder on YOUTUBE. It works really well for us. Enjoy! Let me know what you think."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BackyardChicken
#1
Chickens
86 posts
#2
Chicken
: "Just bought a house and it came with Chickens. I've never owned Chickens. Help?"
56 posts
#3
Coop
: "DIY Chicken Coop Build // Backyard Chickens // Vlog"
38 posts
#4
Eggs
: "Here's how to get Eggs all year. Even in Cold Climates! - Rustin Floto Earth Dweller Homestead"
31 posts
#5
Rooster
: "Rooster on Backyard"
20 posts
#6
Health
10 posts
#7
Sick
9 posts
#8
Breed
: "Breed Identification of this hen?"
9 posts
#9
Management
6 posts
#10
Help
6 posts
Member Growth in r/BackyardChicken
Yearly
+386 members(13.6%)
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Last updated: September 29, 2026