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Is It Economical To Raise Chickens?

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Posted on 6/24/2009 20:34 EST

For you egg-lovers and wannabe farmers, it will cost more to raise your own chickens to get those farm-fresh eggs you crave-- but if that doesn't deter you, Chicken Keeping Secrets shares some vital information in this post.

""Is it more economical to raise chickens and eat their eggs than to purchase them at the market?" ~ Mira Vosberg

Mira, I'm glad you wrote but I'm not sure you'll like my answer.

If you have to feed your flock only on commercial feed, you may find that it costs more to keep your chickens than it would if you were to buy fresh eggs locally..."

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