Some links on Raising Chickens are affiliate links. If you buy through one, Raising Chickens earns a commission from the seller, and you pay the same price you would pay without the link. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides require sites to say so, and this page does.
Where things stand
Raising Chickens uses Amazon Associates links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon links open the US store, Amazon.com; shipping and availability depend on your location.
How the links work
Affiliate links are tagged as sponsored, open in a new tab and go to the seller’s page, such as a maker’s own store or a large retailer. Clicking one does not cost you anything. Buying within the seller’s tracking window is what credits Raising Chickens. The price shown on a Raising Chickens page is the price checked on the date beside it, not a promise of the price at checkout.
What commission does not change
Fit to the job, owner complaints and price set the ranking. A product with no affiliate program can rank first, and a high-commission product can rank last. Known problems stay in the review, with links to the owner reports.
The link does not change the price you pay. Health, safety and space numbers come from extension services and veterinary references, whether or not a product pays commission.
Free products and paid coverage
If a maker sends a free product or pays for coverage, the page says so at the top, and neither one buys the product a better ranking. Kyle’s own purchases are disclosed in a box labeled “From Kyle’s flock”. Anything not in such a box is research, not ownership.
Where you will see this
A one-line disclosure sits under the top of every roundup and review and links back to this page. For the full method behind the picks, read how Raising Chickens researches gear. For who runs the site and how it earns money, read the about page. Questions go through the contact page.