40 pound bag of layer feed is now $16 here in the northeast. We've had batches hens for the past 10 years and the eggs are absolutely awesome.
BUT, you have to invest the time to have a quality coop that will keep any predators out. I live in a very woody area and it seems like everything is looking to get dinner at my coop (fox, weasel, hawk, owl, coyote and even mice eat the grain).
If you get below freezing, you need to run an extension cord to heat their water in the winter also.
40 pound bag of layer feed is now $16 here in the northeast. We've had batches hens for the past 10 years and the eggs are absolutely awesome.
BUT, you have to invest the time to have a quality coop that will keep any predators out. I live in a very woody area and it seems like everything is looking to get dinner at my coop (fox, weasel, hawk, owl, coyote and even mice eat the grain).
If you get below freezing, you need to run an extension cord to heat their water in the winter also.
All true. I love love farm fresh eggs. Free range is the best. I've lost birds to all those. Weasel is the worst find...