That is a loaded question and the answer depends on why you started raising chickens. Hobby or profit? An analogy is hunting. Hunting dove, ducks, and geese is a hobby. If I reviewed the cost per pound for the meat, I would never go hunting. Again, why are you raising the chickens?
OOrdered 6 chicks and rec'd 8. Bonus! Figured walkin was needed. I am glad I did it. Cleaning a stand up means these old knees aren't hurting. The 4x5 coop is on far end.