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Twenty minutes on your yard, your climate, your rules and your plans.
Online · First flocks and established keepers
A flock that
A flock that
actually thrives.
Chickens are easy until they aren't. Most problems — feather loss, a drop in eggs, a hen sitting alone — have a short list of causes, and the difference is noticing on day one rather than day ten.
- 8–12weeks per program
- 48 hfor a photo review
- 12 maxin a live session
- $0intro call
The programs
Four programs, planned for your yard and your climate
Chicken advice is intensely local. Your winter, your predators and your city's rules decide most of it.
Your first flock
Local rules, how many birds, which breeds suit your climate, and what the first eight weeks really involve.
See the programCoop & predators
Space, ventilation, roosts and nest boxes — plus predator-proofing that actually holds at 3 AM.
See the programHealth & behavior
Reading normal behavior, spotting mites, respiratory signs and injuries, and knowing when to call a vet.
See the programSeasons & laying
Molt, winter care, summer heat, and what actually affects how many eggs you get.
See the program
How it works
Photograph the coop, describe the bird
A photo of your setup answers half the questions before you ask them, and a video of a bird behaving oddly is worth a paragraph.
Send photos
Coop, run, bedding, and any bird you're worried about.
A written assessment
Within 48 hours: what's solid, what's a risk, and what to fix first.
A seasonal plan
Chores and checks through the year for your climate.
Plans
Pick your level of support
Month to month, cancel anytime. The 20-minute intro call is free.
Group sessions
A weekly session on flocks, coops and members' questions.
$25/ month
- One 60-minute live session each week
- Groups of 12 keepers maximum
- Members' coops reviewed live
- Seasonal checklists
- Replays for 30 days
Coaching essentials
A coach on your setup, your birds and your season.
$59/ month
- Personal 8 to 12 week program
- Photos reviewed within 48 hours
- One 30-min session every two weeks
- A plan for your climate and yard
- Access to all group sessions
Full setup
For building a coop, starting from scratch, or a flock with recurring problems.
$129/ month
- One 45-min session each week
- Replies within 24 hours
- Coop and run designed with you
- Predator plan for your area
- Access to all group sessions
Prices in USD. Cancel anytime, no contract.
How we work
Coaching, not veterinary care
Calveroo sells no birds, no feed and no equipment, and takes no commission from anyone who does. The advice can therefore be to build rather than buy, or to keep three hens instead of eight.
We're also not veterinarians. A sick or injured bird needs a vet who treats poultry, and we'll help you find one and describe the symptoms clearly rather than guessing at medication. Local ordinances are yours to check — they vary enormously, sometimes street by street.
Frequently asked
The questions we get most
How many chickens should I start with?
Three or four. They're flock birds so never one, and small numbers are much easier while you learn.
Do I need a rooster for eggs?
No. Hens lay without one, and most cities ban roosters anyway. You need a rooster only for fertilized eggs.
Is chicken wire enough?
No, and it's the most common mistake we see. Chicken wire keeps chickens in; hardware cloth keeps predators out.
My hen looks unwell. What do I do?
Isolate her, keep her warm and hydrated, and call a vet who sees poultry. We can help you describe what you're seeing — we don't diagnose or prescribe.
How long do hens lay?
Best production is the first two or three years, then it declines while they can live much longer. Worth deciding how you feel about that before starting.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contract, no minimum term. Access stays open until the end of the month you already paid for.
Thinking about chickens?
Twenty minutes on your yard, your rules and whether it suits you. Free.