Urban Chicken Keeping in Atlanta: What to Feed Your City Flock

Backyard chickens are more than just a trend in Atlanta — they're a lifestyle. From Grant Park to Kirkwood, urban chicken keepers are turning small backyards into sustainable micro-farms, complete with fresh eggs, compost bins, and of course, happy hens. But one of the most important decisions you can make for your flock? What to feed them.

At CityChick, we’ve spent years helping Atlanta’s backyard chicken community thrive with organic, non-GMO chicken feed and personalized delivery throughout the city. Here's what every city flock owner should know when it comes to feeding chickens in the ATL.

🥬 Why Feed Matters in an Urban Environment

Urban chickens face different challenges than their rural cousins — limited space, proximity to neighbors, and varying access to foraging. That means your feed needs to do the heavy lifting when it comes to nutrition.

Choosing the right feed:

• Keeps your hens healthy and laying consistently

• Reduces odor and waste (yes, feed impacts poop!)

• Strengthens eggshells — especially important if you have small children or sell your eggs

🌽 Organic vs. Conventional Chicken Feed

Let’s talk about the big one: organic feed. Why does it matter?

Organic chicken feed:

• Is free of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs

• Promotes stronger immune systems and better digestion

• Leads to richer yolks and tastier eggs

• Is safer for kids, pets, and your compost pile

Conventional feeds often contain soy, fillers, and animal byproducts. At CityChick, we offer soy-free organic feed options because many Atlanta chicken owners want cleaner, allergy-friendly choices.

🐓 What CityChick Recommends for Your Flock

Here’s what our Atlanta customers love most:

✅ Power Pellet Layer Feed (40 lb bag)

• Organic, soy-free, and made in North America

• Packed with kelp, probiotics, and vitamins

• Strengthens eggshells and supports gut health

• Fewer fines = less waste in your coop

✅ Black Soldier Fly Grubs

• A protein-packed treat your hens will love

• Great for feather regrowth and egg production

• Sustainably farmed and delivered right to your door

✅ Hemp Bedding & Feed Bundles

• Clean, compostable bedding + high-protein feed = urban chicken harmony

And yes — we deliver to Decatur, East Atlanta, Midtown, Edgewood, Grant Park, and most places inside the perimeter for free on orders over $50.

📦 Local Delivery Means Fresher Feed

Big box stores can’t compete with the freshness and quality of locally sourced, small-batch organic feed. And with CityChickAtl.com, you don’t have to drive out to the suburbs or settle for dusty bags that have been sitting on a shelf for months.

We deliver every week across Atlanta — because we believe backyard chicken keepers deserve premium nutrition without the hassle.

For more information on our delivery area, click here

🧠 Final Tips for Feeding Urban Chickens

• Keep feed dry in sealed containers to avoid rodents

• Supplement with kitchen scraps (but avoid salty, moldy, or processed foods)

• Offer free-choice grit for digestion and oyster shells for eggshell strength

• Treats in moderation — your hens love grubs, but their feed should be the foundation

🌆 Raising Chickens in Atlanta? We’ve Got You Covered

Whether you're a first-time chicken parent or a seasoned flock-tender, CityChick is here to support your urban chicken journey. With fresh organic feed, helpful tips, and local delivery, feeding your city flock has never been easier — or more rewarding.

🛒 Browse our feed selection now at CityChickAtl.com and see why we're Atlanta’s top choice for backyard chicken supplies.