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At 15lb of feed per chick for 20weeks, that would be 1500lbs for 100 chicks. I can get quality feed for $9 per 100, so total feed cost should be around $135 or $1.35 per chick. Somehow that number seems to low to me. Are you sure of the 15lb feed per chick. that would be 5 lb of feed converted...

I am just wondering about cost of food and medications. Anything I spend on coops, waters and feeders, etc. would be pro rata on future flocks. Cost of chicks would be a known expense at time of purchase. I just want to know what to expect to spend on feed and how much would be needed for about...

Has anybody here ever done the math to see what it cost to raise a flock from chicks. I think it would be safe to say some breeds would cost more than others. I am considering buying 100 sexed chicks and raiseing to laying age. Heavy breed. At that point I will cull down and sell about half the...