The Price Of Eggs, Whats A Fair Price

[Betsy57]

When OldGal and I got into the chicken business we figured "Free eggs if we sell the surplus to pay for the feed." That's worked quite well for us. We've expanded into ducks and, according to OldGal the 'egg fund' now stands at $100+ and we have plenty of feed at the moment. We also paid for the ducklings and the necessary accoutrements (including a small refrigerator to store the eggs) for both the hens and the ducks from the income.

Anyway, here's our price list:

• Chicken, $2.75/dozen. We refund 25¢ if you bring your own egg carton, since that's what the cartons cost us.
• Duck, $1 each, $5/½ dozen, $7.50/dozen.

We only sell from home since you have to jump through a bunch of legal hoops to sell at a farmers market here.

Our advertising consists of:

1. A sign out front of the ranch reading, "FRESH EGGS DUCK AND CHICKEN" That's been the most effective.
2. Business cards that I printed myself and we put out there whenever we get the opportunity.
3. Word of mouth. Probably the second most effective.

Our feed costs have only went up a few cents/50# bag.

Why are duck eggs more expensive? Do they consume more feed per egg? I just got 4 ducks today and was wondering what I should sell their eggs for. I get $3 for my chicken eggs.

 

[PrairieChickens]

Quite simply, duck eggs cost more because they are bigger. You pay more for more product.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Quite simply, duck eggs cost more because they are bigger.  You pay more for more product.

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[Rowdie]

This question has been asked on this forum before, but I couldn't find a recent thread for 2012. My girls are really starting to come on now. I have 14 birds, 13 laying right now. I'm getting about 9 good eggs a day. I have a surplus now and would like to start selling to co-workers and neighbors. Id like to make enough to pay for my feed. That means I get free eggs

. If things go well I'm planning on expanding my flock to 20 or 30 birds and sell at a little farmers market close to my home. I'll be selling eggs and a variety of homegrown foods and crafts.
That brings me to the question, What is a good asking price for free range eggs? I would say they are organic, but I can't guarantee that. I try to feed organic...but you know how it is. Farm fresh all natural free range eggs. Whats the price?

Whatever someone is willing to pay. I charge 5/dz but the next person that gets on the list the price will be 6/dz. I don't know how many I could get rid of at 5/dz but it's way more than the ladies are producing that's for sure. I do zero advertising. I made a little website for fun and I've told people in passing. I evidently got too excited about that because I have way more customers than I can supply. I've looked for alternative sources but the 3 folks I've found close don't free range so I don't consider that the same product.

Whatever you're thinking take the highest point. It's easy to come down in price.