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Baby chicks cost $6 at a supply store, but I can get a rotisserie for $5? What is the real cost of having chickens? (lemmy.ml)
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I do not understand the mathematics behind the dilemma. I'm assuming only the firts chicks cost money, because down the line they will breed.
But feeding them, housing them - vitamins and doctoring costs a lot of money.

So anyone with couple or more chickens - how much does it cost to have them on the table? And realistically how many eggs do you get?

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[–] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

I’ve heard that raising the hybrid layer/meat birds for a season usually ends up slightly to significantly over the cost of premium eggs and chicken. Exact amounts vary widely depending on accounting etc.

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  • [–] 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    A poultry farm egg accountant is someone who counts their chickens before they hatch.

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  • [–] 12 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    But how many baskets do they put their eggs in?

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