The Old Folks Home

[Latestarter]

In that case, some of my chickens are getting plenty of (their own) protein

I was going to suggest canned mackerel... Like .69 a can (here) and I give a whole can to 6-8 birds in their trough as a treat.

 

[Pensmaster]

Love ya Pen! You are a good sport..knew I could do this and be ok.

It took me a minute to get it I'll have to be more careful sending from phone. It completely erased the message from the edit and then it was back. Some one that got it right today.

Not sure how many there yet. At least two of 9 made it. Will move them tomorrow to safer area as all hens are in this pen.

 

[Pensmaster]

Eggs?

I do feed back eggs that are too off to sell. Sold 7 dozen today. One guy. Hens are working hard to make a living.

 

[Pensmaster]

In that case, some of my chickens are getting plenty of (their own) protein   I was going to suggest canned mackerel... Like .69 a can (here) and I give a whole can to 6-8 birds in their trough as a treat.

Good idea.

 

[Cynthia12]

I do feed back eggs that are too off to sell. Sold 7 dozen today. One guy. Hens are working hard to make a living.

7 dozen?!

 

[Cynthia12]

Ok, for those that are selling their eggs..what do you sell a doz. for? I think I am low. But, I am in Utah County. I sell a doz. for 2.50. Going a bit lower than what they are going for in the store, their supposedly free range eggs.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Ditto. 2.50 and I know it is low but I'm not trying to recoup costs. I love my birds and eggs are just an extra. If they buy me lunch sometimes I'm happy.

 

[Alaskan]

I charge a bit more than regular eggs cost in the store... Because dude, they are way better! So $5 a dozen is the going rate for home grown eggs...more if the flock is fed all organic, no corn no soy.

And that is the standard rate... A few people charge $4, especially if they tend to have smaller eggs.

 

[Pensmaster]

To my old faithful customers I still charge $3. New customers are $4. The guy that buys 7 doz every two weeks is at $4 and knows it's a steal. The guys at $3 are expecting me to raise it on them. They can't afford more so it will stay $3 for them. When I go onto the job site my truck is literally surrounded by the guys wanting them. More customers than the roach coach.

 

[Wisher1000]

I have more eggs than I can possibly use. I used to sell them, but didn't like the "feast or famine" cycles or trying to time worming with molt but not too close. It just became too much trouble. THEN I would take extra eggs to work to give away. People were thrilled to get them as long as I was giving them away, but one day I sent out an email saying I had some for sale and not one person bought any. I don't bother anymore. We eat what we want and the dogs get the rest. This is my countertop this morning.