Anne Hinman

Anne Hinman

Meet Anne! A California native turned Wyoming local, Anne blends a love for the land with a deep curiosity for all things chicken keeping. What started as a backyard flock of a few hens has grown into a lively coop of chickens and ducks, plus a garden that keeps her busy most weekends. With a background in marketing and a passion for the homesteading lifestyle, she’s always learning something new—and loves sharing tips, lessons, and laughs from her own backyard to help others feel more confident on their chicken-keeping journey.

Our Chicken Coops: Find the Best Fit for Your Flock

Our Chicken Coops: Find the Best Fit for Your Flock

Chicken Coops

Grit for Chicks: When to Start and Why It Matters

Grit for Chicks: When to Start and Why It Matters

Free Ranging Chickens in Spring: How to Let Your Flock Roam Safely

Free Ranging Chickens in Spring: How to Let Your Flock Roam Safely

Valentine’s Treats for Chickens

Valentine’s Treats for Chickens

Diet, Feeding and Treats | Lifestyle | Tips

Backyard Eggs vs Store Bought Eggs: Nutrition Compared

Backyard Eggs vs Store Bought Eggs: Nutrition Compared

Eggs

Let’s Talk Egg Shells: Why They’re Too Useful to Toss

Let’s Talk Egg Shells: Why They’re Too Useful to Toss

Eggs

Chicken Keeping Mistakes to Leave in 2025

Chicken Keeping Mistakes to Leave in 2025

Thanksgiving Leftovers for Chickens: Do's and Don'ts

Thanksgiving Leftovers for Chickens: Do's and Don'ts

Health and Seasonal Issues

Heated Chicken Waterer: Keep Your Flock Hydrated All Winter Long

Heated Chicken Waterer: Keep Your Flock Hydrated All Winter Long

Chicken Care | Health and Seasonal Issues

Pumpkin Carving with Chickens: The Fall Activity You Didn’t Know You Needed

Pumpkin Carving with Chickens: The Fall Activity You Didn’t Know You Needed

Health and Seasonal Issues | Features

Meet Binoo: The Silkie Rooster Bringing Joy Around the World

Meet Binoo: The Silkie Rooster Bringing Joy Around the World

Chicken Coops | Features

Incubator vs Broody Hen: Which Is Best for Hatching Eggs?

Incubator vs Broody Hen: Which Is Best for Hatching Eggs?

Baby Chicks | Tips

Raising Chickens in Cold Climates: A Complete Guide

Raising Chickens in Cold Climates: A Complete Guide

Chicken Care | Lifestyle

Minimizing Heat Stress for Chickens

Minimizing Heat Stress for Chickens

Behavior | Health and Seasonal Issues | Lifestyle

Egg Yolk Color: Why Backyard Eggs Look Different

Egg Yolk Color: Why Backyard Eggs Look Different

Eggs | Health and Seasonal Issues | Tips

DIY Your Coop: Paint & Stain Inspiration from our customers

DIY Your Coop: Paint & Stain Inspiration from our customers

Lifestyle | Tips

Backyard Projects With Chickens

Backyard Projects With Chickens

Lifestyle | Tips

Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Chickens

Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Chickens

Chicken Care | Eggs | Lifestyle | Tips

Mother's Day Gifts for Chicken Lovers (2026 Guide)

Mother's Day Gifts for Chicken Lovers (2026 Guide)

Features | Lifestyle

The Best (and Worst) Treats for Chickens

The Best (and Worst) Treats for Chickens

Diet, Feeding and Treats | Lifestyle | Tips

Benefits of Backyard Chickens, Beyond The Eggs

Benefits of Backyard Chickens, Beyond The Eggs

Chicken Care | Lifestyle

Backyard Chicken Myths That You Shouldn't Believe

Backyard Chicken Myths That You Shouldn't Believe

Chicken Care | Lifestyle | Tips

Top 5 Meat Birds for Your Homestead or Backyard Flock

Top 5 Meat Birds for Your Homestead or Backyard Flock

Health and Seasonal Issues | Features | Lifestyle | Tips

Top 5 Best Egg Laying Chicken Breeds for Backyard Flocks

Top 5 Best Egg Laying Chicken Breeds for Backyard Flocks

Eggs | Chicken Breeds

A Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Guide to Fly Control

A Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Guide to Fly Control

Chicken Care | Tips

Introducing Chicks to Your Flock: A Guide for a Smooth Integration

Introducing Chicks to Your Flock: A Guide for a Smooth Integration

Baby Chicks | Behavior | Chicken Care | Tips

First Time Chicken Nerves (That Are Totally Normal)

First Time Chicken Nerves (That Are Totally Normal)

Baby Chicks | Lifestyle | Tips

A Smarter Way to Start as a First-Time Chicken Owner

A Smarter Way to Start as a First-Time Chicken Owner

Chicken Care | Chicken Coops | Lifestyle | Tips

Best Herbs and Flowers to Grow for Chickens (and Which to Avoid)

Best Herbs and Flowers to Grow for Chickens (and Which to Avoid)

Chicken Care | Chicken Coops | Diet, Feeding and Treats | Health and Seasonal Issues | Lifestyle | Tips

Chicken Coop Accessories That Actually Make Life Easier

Chicken Coop Accessories That Actually Make Life Easier

Lifestyle | Tips

how often to clean chicken coop

How Often to Clean Chicken Coop (And the Right Way to Do It)

Lifestyle | Tips

How to Stop Chickens from Eating Eggs

How to Stop Chickens from Eating Eggs

Eggs | Health and Seasonal Issues | Lifestyle | Tips

Bedtime Routine: How to Train Chickens to Return to the Coop

Bedtime Routine: How to Train Chickens to Return to the Coop

Baby Chicks | Lifestyle | Tips

The Best Chicken Breeds for Kids

The Best Chicken Breeds for Kids

Behavior | Lifestyle | Chicken Breeds

What to Name Your Coop: 50 Ideas to Get You Started

What to Name Your Coop: 50 Ideas to Get You Started

Chicken Coops | Lifestyle | Tips

Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow for Your Chickens

Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow for Your Chickens

Diet, Feeding and Treats | Health and Seasonal Issues | Lifestyle | Tips