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Chicken Keeping Costs and Benefits
Explore the costs and benefits of keeping chickens, including egg production, financial implications, and the emotional rewards.
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United Kingdom
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British Hen Welfare TrustDepartment For Environment Food And Rural Affairs
Lizzie GathererScott TaylorFrancesca MappKing Charles
- Can keeping chickens save you money on eggs?
- While costs vary, depending on scale and self-sufficiency measures, keeping chickens can be cost neutral or even lead to savings on eggs, depending on consumption and egg sales.
- What non-financial benefits do the owners mention?
- Beyond financial considerations, both Lizzie and Scott emphasize the emotional benefits of keeping chickens, describing the animals as enjoyable companions and a source of stress relief.
- What are the annual costs associated with keeping chickens?
- Keeping chickens costs between \u00a3200-\u00a3500 per year, including expenses like coops, food, and bedding. One owner reported monthly costs of \u00a328 for 20 hens.
- What are the monthly costs and egg production for Lizzie Gatherer's flock?
- Lizzie Gatherer, who keeps 20 hens, estimates monthly costs at \u00a328 and receives around 180 eggs monthly, selling the surplus. This allows her to offset some costs.
- What are Scott Taylor's monthly costs and his perspective on cost savings from keeping chickens?
- Scott Taylor, with five hens, has monthly expenses of \u00a340-\u00a350. He notes that while his chicken-keeping is cost neutral, this was not his primary goal.