Reply To: Chicken-First Time Raiser

  • Susquehanna-Homestead

    Member
    January 29, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    You can keep your up front costs fairly low if you build your own chicken coop and keep it simple. The coop will probably be your biggest investment. For me, I can buy regular layer feed from a local mill for $14, but I opt to buy soy-free layer for $23 a bag. My 10 hens go through a 50 Lb bag each month.