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It probably makes no financial sense at all. 3 hens will never produce enough to break even. When I had 19 chickens, I was selling eggs and paying for the feed but the coop and run cost me thousands........But I think you can be sensible and practical with pen and coop. If you can build...
Good for you !! One warning....watch out or you will become addicted as many of us on this site have become
I would recommend getting 3 hens for eggs and companionship. I would stay away from the small bantam types and the breeds that tend to go broody. Check out the breed section of BYC so...