#chickens — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.0M total posts and 349 new posts daily, #chickens is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.7K likes and 61 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #chickens

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chickensofinstagram	3.0M	349	1.7K	100	71
#chicken	36.8M	2.9K	889	100	44
#backyardchickens	2.5M	477	755	100	51
#farmlife	18.4M	4.4K	1.1K	100	46
#homestead	4.7M	1.2K	1.4K	100	47

Related Hashtags to #chickens

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#farm	24.9M	4.2K	3.4K	100	59
#eggs	16.0M	806	1.9K	100	61
#hens	1.3M	141	1.6K	100	60
#poultry	1.1M	307	944	100	47
#homesteading	2.8M	558	7.1K	100	61

Similar Hashtags to #chickens

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chickensofinstagram	3.0M	349	1.7K	100	71
#backyardchickens	2.5M	477	755	100	51
#chickensandwich	702.4K	130	3.6K	93	60
#petchickens	482.5K	73	995	67	51
#chickensalad	781.1K	76	3.8K	77	68

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #chickens on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #chickens has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #chickens alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #chickens with #farm, #eggs, #hens for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #chickens on Instagram?

#chickens has 3.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 349 new posts added daily. The average post using #chickens receives 1.7K likes and 61 comments.

Is #chickens a good hashtag to use?

#chickens has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 71/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #chickens?

The best hashtags to use with #chickens include: #farm, #eggs, #hens, #poultry, #homesteading. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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