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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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[–] 16 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I recommend the book Make the Bread, Buy the Butter. Author Jennifer Reese talks about the costs and hassles associated with raising chickens for the eggs, among other food subjects.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Really hates canning though, or at least found it not worth it. I personally enjoy canning because I get to choose what is in them.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Canning is great if you find yourself with a windfall of free produce. Otherwise I'm kinda inclined to agree: canning isn't worth it unless you enjoy the process and consider it a hobby.

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