Grow Chicken publishes practical guides for backyard chicken keepers. This page explains who writes our content, where the information comes from, how we choose the products we mention and how we correct mistakes.
Who Writes Grow Chicken
Articles are published under the byline Eric Cooper, a pen name used by the Grow Chicken editorial team. It does not represent a single person, a veterinarian or a credentialed poultry scientist. We use a shared byline to keep our writers’ personal details private.
Where Our Information Comes From
We base our guides on sources that publish checked, practical information, and we link to them where a claim needs support:
- University agricultural extension services and their poultry programs
- Veterinary references such as the Merck Veterinary Manual
- Government guidance, for example from the USDA, on egg safety and poultry disease
- Breed standards and breed clubs for breed profiles
- Manufacturer labels, instructions and specifications for feeds, supplements, medications and equipment
Health and Medication Content
Our health articles are general information, not veterinary advice, and our writers are not veterinarians. They explain common signs, causes and care so you can act sooner and have a better conversation with your vet. Where an article mentions a medication, always follow the product label and your veterinarian’s instructions, and check withdrawal periods for eggs and meat. If a bird is seriously ill, injured or not improving, contact a poultry vet.
How We Choose Products
- We compare specifications, how the product works, owner ratings and whether it is currently available.
- We say plainly when a comparison is based on specs and owner feedback rather than our own testing.
- We list drawbacks, not just selling points.
- Some links are affiliate links (see our affiliate disclosure). Commissions do not change which products we include or how we describe them.
Advertising and Our App
Grow Chicken shows ads through Google AdSense. Ads are placed automatically and are separate from our editorial content. We also run the Grow Chicken flock-tracking app at app.growchicken.com, and we mention it in articles where it is relevant.
Dates, Updates and Corrections
Each article shows the date it was first published. When we substantially revise an article, for example to correct information or update a product that changed, we update the content itself. If you spot a mistake or something out of date, please email contact@growchicken.com with the page link, and we will review it and correct it if needed.