How much is a year old laying hen worth?

[Quuqui]

I had somebody ask me today if I would be interested in selling a couple of my year old laying hens. I don't really think I'm going to but just out of curiosity how much are laying hens of that age going for? My ladies are Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire Reds and Black Sex link aka Black Star. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch

 

[21hens-incharge]

I had somebody ask me today if I would be interested in selling a couple of my year old laying hens. I don't really think I'm going to but just out of curiosity how much are laying hens of that age going for? My ladies are Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire Reds and Black Sex link aka Black Star. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch

Those breeds sold as laying hens around me go for $25 each.

If you do not wish to sell....don't. HOWEVER I strongly recommend adding padlocks to your coop(s) and run(s).

Even before the world got crazy someone was brazen enough to tromp through my suburban yard and steal 18+ eggs a day. No one here believed me until there were tracks left in the snow directly to my coop and back out.

Trust no one.

 

[Evanloveschickens]

I had somebody ask me today if I would be interested in selling a couple of my year old laying hens. I don't really think I'm going to but just out of curiosity how much are laying hens of that age going for? My ladies are Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire Reds and Black Sex link aka Black Star. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch

Depends on where you are. If you don’t want to sell them, price them high, like $40.

 

[Hidrainja4]

Those breeds sold as laying hens around me go for $25 each.

If you do not wish to sell....don't. HOWEVER I strongly recommend adding padlocks to your coop(s) and run(s).

Even before the world got crazy someone was brazen enough to tromp through my suburban yard and steal 18+ eggs a day. No one here believed me until there were tracks left in the snow directly to my coop and back out.

Trust no one.

I have padlocks on my coops.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

If you don’t want to sell them, say 150 dollars each. If you do want to sell them, say 150 dollars each. They will surely go to a good home if the buyer is willing to pay that much for a laying bird.

But seriously, they would realistically go for around 15-30$ each, not too much.

 

[JadeFarms]

Where I’m at they commonly sell for $40 to $50 for just a common laying hen.

 

[dbtcowgirl]

I breed and sell a very wide variety of critters. The answer to the question what is _________ worth? Simply, whatever someone is willing to pay is the answer, livestock and animals have no set value only perceived worth. That being said, this is my rule EVERY animal I have is for sale HOWEVER the buyer has to want them more than me. What that means is I decide a price I'm happy with, if they can't pay it then I keep it. So long answer to a short question, I have critters priced at a million dollars and a really annoying goat I would take 10 cents for. Never forget your heart and peace of mind in business and you won't go wrong.
Philosophical answer in the trash...20-30 bucks is about fair

 

[DaYooper_Duck]

I would say around 10-20 bucks for a laying hen, depending on the quality and laying proficiency of the bird, especially if it is intended for breeding purposes.

 

[Hidrainja4]

It depends on your area. I would check out Craigslist for your area and that would be the most accurate price. For my market $20 would be to low. What you have are Point of Lay hens.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

If they are laying well and healthy, I'd say around 15 dollars.