Ok, I have a few questions about bantam Show quality Cochins #1-How much should I expect to pay for a hen of very nice quality that conforms to the standard? #2-How much would you estimate feeding would cost a year per hen? #3-How many eggs would you expect each hen to lay per year? #4-What would be a reasonable price/ egg from the hen in #1? of course if you don't have Cochins your answers are still very helpful! My hidden agenda: convince my dad that the better quality your flock; the more profitable (or at least less non-profitable ) Thank you!!
hhhmmmmm I dont know about that! I dont know that show quality birds will make you any more money, unless you are breeding them. OK, reading again, I think you were talking about breeding them. i really have no idea. I am just rambling on, hoping someone who knows something will see this!
Quote:$12 for a point of lay hen ( 4months) Quote:They eat about 1.5# of feed per week. Quote:200 Quote:.20/ea This is based on Orpington figures. Cochins do not lay as well...
thanks for the replies! I was thinking: #1 50$ #2 25$-ish? I've never really figured it up #3 120 #4 $2.00-$2.50
