Replacement value of lost Laying Hens

[chickadoosuz]

Needing some help

A while back, the neighbor's dog got in our chicken yard and killed a couple dozen rare breed hens. His home owner's liability is covering the damage, but I have to provide proof of what it would cost to replace these laying hens. While I can easily find the cost of buying a single baby chick, that doesn't represent the value of feed and care required to raise it to adulthood. etc.

Any suggestions on how to establish laying hen replacement values?

Also, if I should repost to a specific category, please advise and I will do so.

Thanks
Chickadoo Suz

 

[Desert Rooster]

Hello

from Hesperia,CA and

 

[ghillie]

Yes, try posting the question in another section....

 

[texasgal]

A big Texas-sized

 

[Cadjien_De_Louisiane]

Welcome from Southwest Louisiana

Hmm thats kinda a hard one I think prices can very so much.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[broodytood]

Maybe you can get an average from a for sale site like Craigs list?

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Sorry, cant help you on that one.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio. So glad you joined. I would think you would have to find a breeder of your breed and see how much they would charge for adult birds. I agree with ghille about posting your question another section. You might get more help elsewhere.

 

[NonnasBabies]

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from Louisiana!! Sorry, can't help you on this one!!