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?

  • NABDad@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The husband of a couple we know have a few chickens in a coop in their back yard. Definitely pets, but they do get eggs.

    The major difference between them and a “normal” person is the wife is a veterinarian, so he pretty much has the healthcare of his birds covered.

    • Trigger2_2000@sh.itjust.works
      16·
      2 days ago

      Glad it worked out for them! I think the main reason “normal” people have trouble is that they don’t understand all the issues involved.

      For example, my friends didn’t realize they had to de-lice and do other things for them. Also didn’t know to buy “laying feed” for them to be able to lay eggs.

      If people want to do it as a hobby/pets/know where their food comes from/etc that’s great. Just realize what you are buying into.