Let’s Get Started
Step 1
Ok are you ready to get started? Great! Your job is to come up with some ideas about where you think your coop needs to go. Keep in mind it should be at least 50 feet from a residence or business structure, excluding the residence or business of the fowl’s owner or handler. Be sure to check that you don’t have HOA rules! Start to think about whether you want your chickens to stay in their coop or free range. This will help us decide how big of a coop you will need.
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Choosing the Right Package?
Chicken Nugget Package
Price: $350
So you are ready to begin your journey into raising happy healthy chickens? Our Chicken Nugget Package takes care of everything you need during the indoor aspect of your broody adventure and getting you ready for your transition into your outdoor space!
We know how much needs to be done, so we are here for you! We will help you take care of everything! From planning, to purchasing, from materials to setup ... we have got you covered!
Included in Package: Free Discovery Consult + 2 Chicken Nugget follow up visits:
• The Lay of the Land Visit - this is the first followup and is generally an hour and typically entails bringing all supplies and setting the stage for the second follow up visit when your little chickies arrive!
• Happy Chicks Followup Visit - this is the second visit and consists of bringing the baby chickies the day they arrive! This is an exciting time - we make sure you are ready to raise happy healthy chickens!
Chicken Pullet Package - CombsCare@
Price: $450
Don’t want the mess that comes with raising the day old chicks until they are teenagers and ready to venture into your yard (6-8 weeks)? We will keep your chickies inside our home for 6 weeks and care for them as we would our own babies. When these pullets (8-12 weeks old) are ready to head out into your backyard, they will have plenty of experience with humans. You can come by twice a week to love on them yourself so you can watch them grow!
What does it include?
• Includes ordering, receiving and delivering.
• We will provide: warm water, starter feed, and a brooder or brooding box with a heat lamp, food, water, bedding, treats and any other needs that arise.
• The cost of this service includes the 6-week period (max 6 chickies). If additional 2 weeks is necessary, your chicks can extend their stay for an additional $150.
• Does not include the price of the chickies and shipping, and does not include vet care, should that need arise.
• This package is great for those who want to skip the start up cost on materials and hardware they will only use once.
Big Momma Hen Package
Price Starts at: $250
Whether you’ve just gotten your chicks or are a seasoned backyard farmer, there’s always something new to learn.
Our Big Momma Hen Package is the perfect way to ensure you get the most out of your brood. We will review all of your options with you, including what kind of coop might work best for you, depending on your situation and preferences. This process can be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be.
We’ll also help advise you on how to make sure your chickens stay safe and sound in their new home. Do you want them to free range in a confined space or do you have a fence that will keep them in your yard?
With our Big Momma Hen Package, you can rest easy knowing that your chickens are safe and secure.
Prices vary and start at $250 which includes: consultation, planning, assessment, and ordering. Materials and additional services vary. Here are some common add-on services:
1 Chicken Eats Approximately 1/4 to 1/5 Pounds a day
The average chicken eats about a quarter to half a pound of food a day. With a small brood you can make a serious impact on food waste!
Third Best Way To Reduce Food Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Food Recovery Hierarchy shows feeding animals as the third best way to reduce food waste
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The City of Austin's Zero Waste Goal
Backyard chicken farms can help Austin reach its zero waste goal to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 90% by 2040.
Let's Get Started
Choosing the Right Package?
Chicken Nugget Package
Price: $350
So you are ready to begin your journey into raising happy healthy chickens? Our Chicken Nugget Package takes care of everything you need during the indoor aspect of your broody adventure and getting you ready for your transition into your outdoor space!
We know how much needs to be done, so we are here for you! We will help you take care of everything! From planning, to purchasing, from materials to setup ... we have got you covered!
Included in Package: Free Discovery Consult + 2 Chicken Nugget follow up visits:
• The Lay of the Land Visit - this is the first followup and is generally an hour and typically entails bringing all supplies and setting the stage for the second follow up visit when your little chickies arrive!
• Happy Chicks Followup Visit - this is the second visit and consists of bringing the baby chickies the day they arrive! This is an exciting time - we make sure you are ready to raise happy healthy chickens!
Chicken Pullet Package - CombsCare@
Price: $450
Don’t want the mess that comes with raising the day old chicks until they are teenagers and ready to venture into your yard (6-8 weeks)? We will keep your chickies inside our home for 6 weeks and care for them as we would our own babies. When these pullets (8-12 weeks old) are ready to head out into your backyard, they will have plenty of experience with humans. You can come by twice a week to love on them yourself so you can watch them grow!
What does it include?
• Includes ordering, receiving and delivering.
• We will provide: warm water, starter feed, and a brooder or brooding box with a heat lamp, food, water, bedding, treats and any other needs that arise.
• The cost of this service includes the 6-week period (max 6 chickies). If additional 2 weeks is necessary, your chicks can extend their stay for an additional $150.
• Does not include the price of the chickies and shipping, and does not include vet care, should that need arise.
• This package is great for those who want to skip the start up cost on materials and hardware they will only use once.
Big Momma Hen Package
Price Starts at: $250
Whether you’ve just gotten your chicks or are a seasoned backyard farmer, there’s always something new to learn.
Our Big Momma Hen Package is the perfect way to ensure you get the most out of your brood. We will review all of your options with you, including what kind of coop might work best for you, depending on your situation and preferences. This process can be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be.
We’ll also help advise you on how to make sure your chickens stay safe and sound in their new home. Do you want them to free range in a confined space or do you have a fence that will keep them in your yard?
With our Big Momma Hen Package, you can rest easy knowing that your chickens are safe and secure.
Prices vary and start at $250 which includes: consultation, planning, assessment, and ordering. Materials and additional services vary. Here are some common add-on services:
1 Chicken Eats Approximately 7 Pounds
The average chicken eats about 7 pounds of food a day. With a small brood you can make a serious impact on food waste!
Third Best Way To Reduce Food Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Food Recovery Hierarchy shows feeding animals as the third best way to reduce food waste
%
The City of Austin's Zero Waste Goal
Backyard chicken farms can help Austin reach its zero waste goal to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 90% by 2040.
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Our Tenders
Chelsea Combs
Mama Hen
Growing up next to my grandparents’ dairy goat farm for much of my childhood led to a love of and longing for the farm life. It was important to me to provide our children with an understanding of the circle of life, an appreciation for our harmonious planet and some freedom to get dirty and learn how to lovingly care for creatures who provide for us. Our day jobs require us to live the city life. We have managed to compromise these needs and goals by having a backyard brood, and we want to help you start yours!
We want to spread the love by helping others in their chicken tending endeavors! It can be overwhelming planning for and implementing the entire process. We have called on others and others have called on us for advice and I felt there was a need to have some sound and practical advice all in one place to help people through. It can be as simple or extravagant a project as you want it to be. We look forward to helping you build your backyard brood!
Patrick Combs
Father Hen
Hi! I’m Patrick, and I’m the proud father of a brood of chickens.
My wife Chelsea started our brood in 2017 after she attended a chicken keeping class put on by the City of Austin. She then dove headfirst and did a ton of research before deciding it was time for us to get our own coop. I was all in! We knew our girls would love it and we have had so many wonderful and painful experiences with our brood over the past four years.
Chelsea’s passion for this is unmatched, and I am excited for her to thrive doing what she does best: mothering (chickens and our human children) and being of service.
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From planning, budgeting and implementing, it can be as simple or extravagant as you want. We are here to take that journey with you and start your backyard brood!
CombsCare®
Like many of you, we’re always looking for ways to spend more time with our chickens. And when we can’t be there, we want them to be in the best hands. The solution? CombsCare® (Chicken Sitting)!
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