About Flockmath

Why Flockmath exists

If you've ever tried to figure out how big your coop needs to be, you've seen the answer too: a forum thread from 2014 with seventeen contradictory replies, a glossy blog post selling you a $3,000 coop kit, or a calculator that asks for your email address before showing results. None of that helps you build a healthy flock this weekend.

Flockmath is the resource we wished existed when we started: clear, unambiguous numbers that match what's in university poultry-extension publications, presented as quick tools that work on your phone in the coop. No accounts, no popups, no upsells.

Who's behind this

Flockmath is a small, independent project founded and edited by Taimoor Zayad. The numbers here don't come from one person's memory or opinion — every formula is built from published university poultry-extension research and cross-checked before it goes live. When sources disagree, we show a range instead of pretending there's one tidy answer.

You can read exactly how we source, review, and correct figures on our editorial standards page.

How we make money

Flockmath is supported by Google AdSense. Ads are placed where they don't interfere with using the calculators, and we never sell or share visitor data. We don't take affiliate commissions from coop or feed brands — we'd rather give you neutral guidance.

What makes our calculators different

• Formulas reviewed against extension sources — primarily Penn State, Mississippi State, University of Kentucky, and University of Maryland Extension publications. We show the math on every page so you can verify it.
• Both Imperial and metric. Square feet and square meters; inches and centimeters. Backyard chicken keeping isn't a US-only hobby.
• No sign-ups, no email walls. Bookmark a calculator, share the link, come back five years from now — it'll still be there, still free.
• Mobile-first. Every tool is designed to work one-handed on a phone while you're standing in the coop trying to make a decision.

Accuracy and limits

Calculator results are estimates — very good ones — not professional advice. They won't account for every regional pest, every odd microclimate, or your neighbour's strong opinions about Buff Orpingtons. For health concerns, see a poultry vet. For local regulations, check your municipal code. We update calculators when sources update; if you find a number you think is wrong, tell us — we welcome corrections.

Get in touch

Email us at [email protected] or visit the contact page. We read every message and reply within a few business days.