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I grew up with chickens and eggs and everything that goes with that.  I know of what you speak.  Years ago there was a Gary Cooper movie (The Hanging Tree) where the people had to pay $1.00 per egg.  You think we will get that high?

posted by TAPS. on January 22, 2023 at 1:16 PM | link to this | reply

Most of these reasons have been the reason I don't have a few chooks...{hens} No I would never have a rooster because they do crow early mornings but the price of eggs has become rediculously high. I know my nexy door would look after them if I was away, just for the eggs.

posted by Kabu on January 22, 2023 at 12:07 PM | link to this | reply

I used to produce eggs and sell them on a round. Sadly food prices have risen on all

agricultural products I doubt if buying small quantities of poultry food if one could

 even break even and one needs electric light to keep the hens laying all their lives.

  

posted by C_C_T on January 22, 2023 at 11:09 AM | link to this | reply

Good morning

I enjoyed reading your breakdown of what it would be like to get a few chickens. My grandparents had chickens, and as much as I love animals, they are not one that I would want to care for daily. I think that people are making jokes about getting chickens so that they can lighten up the negative situation that consumers are going through when purchasing eggs that break the bank these days. Luckily, around my neck of the woods there are several farms that are selling eggs at affordable prices.

posted by Sherri_G on January 22, 2023 at 7:50 AM | link to this | reply

Good Morning

Pat, my grandparents had a chicken coop but I certainly would not want one.  The upkeep would be too much for me.  There's a store close to us that is selling eggs for $10.99 a dozen.  It's crazy!

posted by Goldiec on January 22, 2023 at 7:26 AM | link to this | reply

I was talking with a woman yesterday who owns a chicken coop. She would agree with you 100%!

posted by Annicita on January 22, 2023 at 6:00 AM | link to this | reply