A fair price for hens????

[rebelbill1972]

What is a fair price to pay for hens that started laying in Sept and Oct? The breeds are...CuCkoo marans, Black Austrolorps, Barred Plymouths. The seller is asking 12.00 per bird. I know the majority of cost is incurred before they start layng and I'm just wondering if this is an accurate price.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

That seems like you may be getting the better end of the deal. I have seen them go anywhere between $8-25+. I can't sell them less than $10 and I'm just breaking even on growing them out then if I sell at POL. It costs average about $0.75 a week to feed most grown breeds, and you're looking at birds that are minimum 22 weeks. So yeah, good price.

 

[teach1rusl]

I think it's a fair price as well. I don't know much about marans, but australorps and rocks are really good layers, and they're under a year old.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

$12 is cheaper than I'd sell them for. Like Cindi says the feed costs mount up. I'm looking at selling good quality POL pullets for thirteen to fourteen each.

 

[girlonbike]

Around here I see most going for around $20-30.

I'm going to get a pair of 18 week old hens tomorrow for $25 for the both of them.

 

[math ace]

I sell mine - - pet quality - - for $10 - $15 a piece. They are normally gone within 48 hours of advertising, so I know the price is low . . .
I usually price mine that low because I am cramped and need a few gone ASAP. . . .

 

[donrae]

I'd buy them

 

[abhaya]

good price

 

[Jacklynn]

I agree with everyone else, very good deal on your part.

 

[stonykill]

I guess my $2 each for egg laying adult RIR's was a smokin deal then..... Around here most seem to be advertised from $5 to $15 each.