Does anyone make a part time income???

[crdawson80]

I am fixing to expand my flock of barred rock hens and rir roosters and get an incubator to start hatching black sex-links and selling the chicks every month up at auction. I am looking to hear from those that have been doing this for a while and find out what kind of success you are having as well as any advice or pointers. Thanks

 

[shelleyd2008]

Chickens probably won't bring in much if any profit. Only way would be if you have a relatively small flock and set and hatch absolutely every egg they lay, and sell the chicks. You might then break even.

 

[Barred Rocker]

I've researched it a little too and it looks like unless you have a major operation it's hard to make any money at it. I just do it for fun and if I can get a little back to cover the feed and stuff that's ok.

 

[Southernbelle]

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That's my goal, too.

 

[SPRING CREEK FARM]

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That's my goal, too.

I would have to also agree with the folks here...

 

[Megs]

agreed with peoples opinion that there is not much profit in it, i personally hatch several pure bantam breeds and sell them either as day olds, or a few months, depending on how many i have at the time (sell from $5-15 each from 1 day old up to 2-4 months), it probably covers the cost of the feed for my few flocks, and its fun

 

[shelleyd2008]

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That's about what I do, though my feed bill is payed by my quail. I don't make much of anything from the chickens (yet

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[Teach97]

I teach school on the side to pay for the birds...and snakes...and lizards...and fish...oh wait you meant the other way around...

sorry...I see it as donating