What are Natasha Nicholes's top recommended tools for chicken keeping?

Enclosure: If you're raising chicks, you'll need an indoor setup with an enclosure they can't escape from and a heat lamp. Many people use kiddie pools for this purpose.

Chicken Coop: This should be secure from predators and moisture, and include everything the chickens need such as food, water, nesting boxes, bedding, roosting areas, and entertainment.

Heated Water Dish and Coop Lights: These might be necessary if you're raising chickens in a cold climate. They ensure the chickens always have fresh water and encourage them to lay more eggs during the colder months.

Nesting Boxes: These can be created from old crates and are where the chickens will lay their eggs.

Roosting Areas: These can be made with long pieces of wood or old wooden ladders.

Entertainment: Feeding chickens your fruit and veggie scraps provides nutrients and fun for them. Other ideas include a mirror, ladders to climb on, and letting them out to free-range when possible.