hi, my name is Luey...

[gander007]

Alright Luey,

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! I've done what you've done, sold some extra eggs on the side, word got out and I had to get more chickens to keep up with the demand and the demand just grew! LOL I never did catch up... Some tips:

- Ask everyone you know to save their egg boxes and trays for you. It will save you a bit of money and also ask people you sell eggs to, to give the boxes back.
- Buy feed in bulk. It works out WAY cheaper!
- Once your hens are laying properly, write down each day how many eggs you get, so you have an average number. Then take fixed weekly orders for around 70-80% of the eggs you get. I.e. if you get on average 30 eggs a day, take orders for 18-24 only, this will give you some wiggle room if the hens take a day off due to bad weather, or something. It happens... Sell the surplus eggs that your family doesn't use to anyone who drops in wanting eggs. That happens too

Good luck with your business!

 

[ronmauldin]

Welcome from the Ocean State!