FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES
We are now accepting reservations for all of 2026!
Fresh Eggs & Backyard Chickens in Hagerstown & Frederick, Maryland
RENT THE CHICKEN
Fresh eggs and backyard chickens are just a call away with Rent The Chicken, proudly run by Homestead Glenda and Homestead Kate! Serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the DC metro area, we provide everything you need to experience the joys of backyard hens—no farming experience needed. Our rental packages include friendly egg-laying hens, a portable coop, feed, and full support. It’s a fun, educational, and sustainable way to connect with your food—right in your own backyard!
Frederick / Hagerstown, Maryland
Rent The Chicken Packages
2026 Standard Rental Package
$495
Rentals available: April - October and May - November
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional organic feed available for $120)
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
1 Food dish
1 Water dish
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
2026 Standard Upgrade Rental Package
$595
Rentals available: April - October and May - November
100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional organic feed available for $120)
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
2 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
8-14 eggs per week
1 Deluxe Portable Chicken Coop (usually fits four hens but comes with two!)
1 Food dish
1 Water dish
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
2026 Deluxe Rental Package
$695
Rentals available: April - October and May - November
200 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional organic feed available for $200)
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
4 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
16-28 eggs per week
1 Deluxe Portable Chicken Coop
1 Food dish
1 Water dish
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
2026 Eglu Go Up Rental Package
$1195
Rentals available: April - October and May - November
150 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional organic feed available for $160)
Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
3 Rent The Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
12-21 eggs per week
1 Omlet's Eglu Go Up Chicken Coop
Easiest to move of all of our available rental coops!
Ultra light chicken coop
Customer preferred rental coop!
1 Omlet food dish
1 Omlet water dish
Quick guide for taking care of your Rent The Chickens
A copy of "Fresh Eggs Daily" by Lisa Steele
Reserve your Rent The Chicken Package now! We are now accepting $50 non-refundable deposits online or by phone at 844-310-8782.
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Love The Discount?
We will credit $50 off of your Rent The Chicken or adoption for every friend referred who Rents The Chicken. Credits can never be refunded as cash and can never be used for more than one Rental Season at a time.
Additional Notes
Our Standard Coops are about 31" wide while our Deluxe Coops are about 57" wide. Both easily roll from on our trailer to most backyards. If your property requires the coop to be lifted over a wall or fence due to your gate being less than 31 or 57" wide, we'll need for you to commit a member of your household to help our Homesteaders lift the coop. If for one reason or another the coop cannot be lifted, our coops can be delivered un-assembled ($60) or partially assembled ($40). The predetermined fee is for both delivery and pick-up.
Possible additional fees: Due to the increase of feed cost and fuel cost, closer to delivery, there may be a slight surcharge for one or both of these items.
Possible Transportation Fees
Our Rental Packages include delivery to the Frederick / Hagerstown Areas for a total transportation fee for delivery and pick-up for $40-$100. Please call us toll-free at 844-310-8782 for a firm delivery delivery quote.
Homestead Glenda & Homestead Kate are now serving Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington DC Area including the Maryland subburbs with Rent The Chicken and Hatch The Chicken through their farm: Tis No Yolk. Their love of poultry started in 1998 when they began raising chickens and turkeys as 4H projects and ultimately income. Homestead Kate's pet turkey helps protect their flock from predators along with George the pig! They have teamed up with Rent The Chicken so you can love and care for hens as much as they do. While the eggs are great - chickens are just FUN! As for hatching, those who have the experience of hatching baby chicks can tell you that it's a memory you'll treasure for years! They believe farm-fresh eggs are an experience that can be available even in urban areas and would love to share their experiences with you. Swing by their website at www.TisNoYolk.com for egg-celent adventures!
Reserve your Rent The Chicken Package now! We are now accepting $50 non-refundable deposits online or by phone at 844-310-8782.
At Rent The Chicken, our mission is to help families and communities reconnect with their food through the experience of backyard chickens. Across our network of homesteads and partner farms, we’re proud to offer Rent The Chicken and Hatch The Chicken programs that make keeping chickens fun, educational, and accessible. Each of our team members brings a passion for sustainability, hands-on learning, and sharing the joy that comes from fresh eggs and happy hens.
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Contact Us
Toll Free: 844-310-8782
Rent The Chicken's sister company is The Chicken Network!
You can find Amish built chicken play set items:
- Chicken Swing Sets
- Chicken Monkey Bars
- Chicken Teeter Totters
& our own Amish Built ChickNic Table
Visit TheChickenNetwork.com now!
