Affiliate Standards

Some pages may include affiliate links. If a reader buys through one of those links, BackyardChickenHQ may earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader.

What earns a recommendation

Affiliate potential is not enough. Gear mentioned on the site should be judged by the same practical questions a backyard flock owner would ask: will it fit the birds, hold up outside, clean easily, stay safe around predators, and make daily chores easier?

Where we are cautious

• Prefab coops that advertise unrealistic bird capacity.
• Chicken wire used where hardware cloth is safer.
• Automatic doors without a sensible manual backup or safety check.
• Feeders and waterers that solve one problem but create cleaning or weather problems.

Affiliate links are a way to support the site, not a reason to soften important warnings.