How much would it cost to have a few backyard chickens?

SAN ANTONIO
– Bill Estes, owner of Locke Hill Feed, Pet & Lawn Supply, cannot keep chickens in stock these days because they fly from the shop shelves.

“We are selling so many chickens. I bet we sell 100 a week, ”he said.

Nowadays there is a lot of interest in chickens with the high costs of egg prices. Estes gave Ksat a look at what it would need to start with some backyard chickens.

“You are great pets. I mean, you know, they are double animals. They deliver eggs and they are a beautiful pet, ”he said.

Those who are practical could make their own stable so that the costs for deliveries would vary. However, if you buy a Coop, the price can be between 300 and 500 US dollars depending on the size. A bag of pine shavings to cover the floor costs about $ 15, and a 50 pound sack with food that lasts about a month may cost $ 18, depending on what you choose.

Baby chickens cost about $ 8, but a national hen online could cost around $ 35.

“If you can find them at all. Because I think

Overall, you may see a starting investment of 500 US dollars for backyard chickens.

“I think I think with the price of eggs now-it’s cheaper, I didn’t calculate it, but it will probably be a break-even situation,” he said.