Where are you located and how far do you deliver?

Great question. We are located in Chickamauga, GA and will deliver up to 50 miles away. If you not sure how far you are away or if we deliver to your area please send us your address and we will let you know. We’re not heartless so if you live just a bit further we can probably work something out so no need to worry.

How many eggs can I expect to get each week?

Rhode Island Red hens are known to lay between 260 and 280 eggs per year. Working backwards that should produce about 5 to 6 eggs per hen for a total of 10 to 12 eggs per week. Some weeks more and some less. They don’t lay every single day. They do take days off. Laying eggs is hard work and they do take time off after a few days of laying. Now this is just an average. We have had hens lay many more than the average and we have also had hens lay under the normal average. By having 2 hens you should get between 8 and 12 eggs per week. If this is not enough please reach out to us. We do provide other packages not on the site that might suit your needs if you need more than a dozen eggs a week.

Can I keep chickens where I live?

That all depends. Chattanooga's New Urban Chicken Ordinance: Passed July 29, 2025 allows for up to 8 chickens (hens only - no roosters) that can be kept in back yards only. Must be kept in coops with runs. Can not be ‘free roaming’. Daily cleaning may be needed to keep odors down (hens can be messy and keeping a clean coop and coop area is recommended anyway to keep hens healthy). Food must be stored in a sealed container. We suggest this anyway to help keep pests at bay. A small metal garbage bin works great and should hold all 100 pounds of food.

NOTE: If you live in an HOA you must get permission and we will need a copy of a signed permission slip from your HOA. Most HOAs may not allow you to keep chickens but it can’t hurt to ask. You might get lucky.

What if I don’t know anything about taking care of chickens?

Don’t worry. Chickens are some of the easiest farm animals to take care of. All you have to do is feed them, make sure they have clean water to drink, and then collect the eggs each day. We do provide a pamphlet on different diseases to watch out for, but if the area that you provide for them is clean, you clean up after them on a regular basis, provide them the proper diet (we supply all the food you should need), and keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary, they will stay healthy and provide you with an abundance of eggs that will outshine those store bought eggs.

Do I need to keep them inside or outside?

Chickens do much better outside. The coop with the attached run provides them adequate area to move around and we also suggest that if your yard allows it, that you move the coop and run to different areas from time to time. If you want to keep them inside your garage and there is plenty of room for the coop then you can choose to do that, but keep in mind that chickens can make quite a mess, especially if you are providing a layer of pine shavings or straw on the bottom of the coop inside your garage. That’s why we suggest finding a nice flat area of your yard to keep the coop.

What about the weather? Do I have to bring them inside when it gets cold or it is raining?

No. And we advise that if you start them outside you keep them outside. These are animals and just like all the other types of farm animals they will acclimate to the climate as it changes from season to season. By moving them from outside to inside when its cold and then back outside when temps rise just a bit, this could shock their system and cause them stress which could lead to fewer eggs and possibly harm them in other ways. Chickens grow what’s called “down” under the outer feathers. This causes them to look a little more fluffed up in cooler months. This “down” is directly related to the temperature and they will add more of this ‘down’ to keep warm when it gets cold.

Same thing goes for rain. Rain won’t hurt chickens and if it does bother them they will go inside the coop to dry off if needed. They will take care of themselves for the most part. They just rely on you for food and water, and, of course, collecting those beautiful eggs.

I have heard some people use heat lamps in their coops. Should I do that instead?

Nope. This is the same as bringing them inside when it gets cold. If you provide a heat lamp in the coldest of days and for some reason the power goes out then this lamp will go off, the chickens will have lost their source of heat, and they may not have produced enough of those “down” under feathers to keep themselves warm. Also, unless you are careful, those heat lamps can be a source of fires. Many a chicken coop has burned to the ground because a heat lamp failed, or fell onto the dry hay or shavings and started a fire. So don’t add a heat lamp. The chickens don’t need it.

How soon before I start getting eggs after you deliver my hens?

The chickens we bring out are already laying eggs. Chickens can get stressed at times and for many different reasons. Change in their diet, weather conditions, predators, and even moving them from one area to another, can all cause them to experience stress. Most chicken handle movement pretty well and you be collecting eggs almost immediately. But some chickens may need a day or two to acclimate to their new surroundings. Remember, they have been a part of a large group of hens and now it is just 2 of them. They need time to settle in and get comfortable with their new home. There will be new sounds that they may not have been accustomed to, new smells, and a whole range of new things in your yard. So give them a few days to settle in and I’m sure they will be producing those wonderful eggs.

What breed of chickens do you have available? Can I choose another breed?

We only raise and rent/sell Rhode Island Red hens. They are very hardy and can produce anywhere from 260 to 280 eggs per year. The eggs are quite large and if your lucky sometimes you get a double yolk egg. Those are always special. We choose this breed due their ability to produce quality eggs and also serve as a meat bird if needed. I know you may not want to think about that part, but they do serve that purpose.

Can I choose to rent first and then purchase the coop and chickens if I want?

Sure can. In fact, for those who have never had chickens we suggest doing that. We offer specials to those who rent first and then decide to purchase. Give us a call and we can explain how that works.

Can’t I just purchase a coop and some small chicks and raise them myself?

You sure can. If you are only wanting 2 hens then you probably should purchase 4 to 6 just to be safe. When they are young you will have loss. It happens. So if you only buy 2 chicks and 1 dies then that will really set you back. Also, know that it will take between 5 to 6 months before those chicks grow enough to start laying eggs. With us the hens that we bring you are already laying eggs. In fact your hens will be between 6 months and 1 year. So they will have a good 2 to 3 years of laying potential which means lots and lots of eggs. So if you want to do it from scratch, then by all means. But just know that we have taken out the raising phase for you and you get straight to collecting eggs.

What if one or both of my chickens die?

We will replace any chicken that passes during your rental period. Our chickens are healthy so the likelihood is very low, but it could happen. Now if it happens a second time, then their may be something wrong and we would need to look into that, but we are confident in the health of our hens, so it’s not something we worry about.

What you charge seems like a lot?

To some it may and to others it might not. Remember we are supplying you with everything you will need for 6 months. The coop and run, the hens, food, and everything they need for the entire rental time. All you have to do is just feed and water them, make sure their area is clean and clean up after them from time to time based on where you have them, and collect eggs. It doesn’t get simpler than that.

Can I get more than just 2 hens?

We do have options for those who don’t think 2 hens will provide enough eggs for their family. 2 hens should provide you anywhere from 8 to 12 eggs a week. If that does not seem like enough for your family we can provide you with 4 hens and 2 coops. Please contact us for pricing, but know that it will be a little cheaper than just ordering 2 of the basic packages.

I have my own coop. Can I just buy some hens?

It is not something we normally do but we will sell you just hens. But know that egg laying hens come with a price. If you just want egg laying hens reach out to us for pricing.

I have pets like a dog and/or a cat. Will the chickens be ok around them?

That’s something we can’t really say since we don’t know how your pets react around other animals. The coops we provide are well made and should keep out most predators, but a large dog with a strong bite could possibly tear though with enough effort. If this is a concern then you might think about how you could put up barriers around the coop to keep your pets away and keep the chickens safe. Call us if you have any questions or need ideas about what to do in those situations.