selling chickens

[Farmer Rhonda]

Does anyone have good advice about buying wholesale chicks and supplies for resale? Is this a good idea?

 

[Twistedfeather]

I would be careful when you buy already used things from other farms because it can be a reservoir for disease. If it's at a store then it'd be better. Welcome to BYC by the way and I hope you get what your looking for.

 

[cavemanrich]

Your local feed supply is already doing that. I don't know your market so I can't make suggestions. You probably would be better off selling chicks that you hatch , but I'm not sure how much cash you will be raking in. To sell chicks, you need to be set up with incubators, and brooders, Most people here with small amount of chickens do this as a hobby, and to get a few eggs for personal use. As numbers increase, I see that people are taking into account the amount they spend on feed and supplies. Obviously they must be selling their eggs since the amounts would be way too much to consume by one family . I'm not sure how profitable these small operations are, since I am not their accountant. Big egg producers sell big numbers and their feed is based on science and economics. When battery hens reach point past optimum laying, well you know what happens to them. I don't know if these big operations would be interested in dealing with you. WISHING YOU SUCCESS

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

X2 on @cavemanrich

You may also want to check out this link
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/taking-the-plunge-getting-my-own-chickens-where-do-i-begin

 

[drumstick diva]

I think you have to ask yourself WHY would people prefer my chicks, eggs, whatever, over the established sellers? What would you offer that is better than theirs? Not the best economy to try and launch a new business. I would advise starting out small so you don't lose the farm.

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!! There are loads of members on here…so if you have ANY questions…just ASK!!!

Hope you have loads of fun and all your answers answered here on BYC the BEST CHICKEN KEEPING FORUM on EARTH!!

 

[Farmer Rhonda]

Thanks everyone for the advice. If I try to sell chicks im going to start out slowly. I appreciate all the information and if I have questions this is we're I'm coming.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

You've received some good advice already!

 

[CommanderBaa]

Welcome! As a hobby chicken person, I'm starting to think 40 is too many. If you are near a hatchery, you might try talking to them.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Your local feed supply is already doing that. I don't know your market so I can't make suggestions. You probably would be better off selling chicks that you hatch , but I'm not sure how much cash you will be raking in. To sell chicks, you need to be set up with incubators, and brooders, Most people here with small amount of chickens do this as a hobby, and to get a few eggs for personal use. As numbers increase, I see that people are taking into account the amount they spend on feed and supplies. Obviously they must be selling their eggs since the amounts would be way too much to consume by one family . I'm not sure how profitable these small operations are, since I am not their accountant. Big egg producers sell big numbers and their feed is based on science and economics. When battery hens reach point past optimum laying, well you know what happens to them. I don't know if these big operations would be interested in dealing with you. WISHING YOU SUCCESS

X 2 - there is a saying in the horse industry that I think is also applicable here - "How do you make a small fortune in horses? Start with a large fortune" The fact of the situation is that the sheer volume of business one would have to do to begin clearing any sort of profit is such that is not really able to be supported by most folks looking to get in on this as a money-making venture. Specializing is going to be your best bet - look at producing quality, desirable birds and/or eggs - that, though, takes time as you build your livestock to the point that they meet that qualification - a niche' market is often the best way to try to clear any sort of actual gain in this sort of situation. There are, however, many returns from keeping birds that can't be counted in dollars and cents - so don't let this discourage you, instead embrace those benefits and count anything you do manage to have come in as "profit" just be the icing on the cake.