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Backyard Livestock Tools & Calculators

Interactive planning tools for everything from ordinance research to coop sizing, setback compliance, and production estimates. All run entirely in your browser.

🧭 Start Here Livestock Ordinance Wizard Answer 4 questions about your zoning type and desired animal. Get a plain-language ordinance summary — permits, setbacks, flock limits — for your situation. 4 steps · All animals · All zoning types 🏠 Calculator Chicken Coop Size Calculator Enter your flock size, breed, and climate to get minimum coop square footage, run space, roost bar length, and nest box count. Checks against your city's hen limit. Chickens · Breed-specific data · Printable results 📐 Calculator Setback Compliance Calculator Enter your lot dimensions and required setback distances. Get a visual lot diagram showing exactly where your enclosure can legally be placed — with available zone area. All animals · Visual diagram · Printable 📋 Planner Flock Production Planner Estimate annual egg production, monthly feed cost, cost per dozen, and payback period for 15 popular backyard breeds. Includes monthly production bar chart. 15 breeds · Feed cost analysis · Monthly chart 🐝 Calculator Beehive Space & Production Calculator Check how many hives fit within your city limit and setback requirements. Estimate annual honey yield and value. Includes flyway fence compliance check and full checklist. Bees · Honey estimates · Compliance checklist

Free PDF Resources

Printable Worksheets & Templates

Download, fill in, and use for permit applications, neighbor notifications, and research documentation.

📋 Checklist Ordinance Research Checklist Every question to answer before acquiring any backyard animal — zoning, permits, setbacks, HOA, state registration, neighbor notification. Printable · All animals · 7 sections ✉️ Template Neighbor Notification Letter Fill in your details, preview the letter live, and print. Covers chickens, ducks, goats, bees, and rabbits. Used for required formal notification or proactive courtesy. Printable · Customizable · Instant preview 🏠 Worksheet Coop Permit Site Plan Worksheet Fill in your property details, setback measurements, and sketch your lot layout. Print and attach to your livestock permit application. Printable · Interactive sketch · Permit-ready