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Post by coppice on Aug 18, 2015 13:07:51 GMT -5
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Aug 19, 2015 6:46:58 GMT -5
It's a great idea for people who aren't sure they want to put out their own cash for start up costs. Also good in areas where backyard chickens are not legal. Let the rental company come and take them back should there be an issue with your municipality instead of having to scramble to find a new home for them if need be.
Coppice, how could anyone hate chickens? That poor poor woman....
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Post by izitmidnight on Aug 21, 2015 8:44:19 GMT -5
Sounds like a wonderful idea! Gives people a chance to seeif they are really ready for chicken keeping!
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Post by coppice on Aug 21, 2015 9:18:10 GMT -5
The price-point put me off. $ 400 to get started, really?
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Aug 22, 2015 23:58:39 GMT -5
Yes, but a lot of urban/suburban folks with no experience with chickens will pay it to get the right materials, food, and instructions.
That is really pricey, though. For a six month, 2-chicken rental (assume 26 weeks), IF the chickens lay the promised 8-14 eggs per week, that works out to $1.10 - $1.92 PER EGG. That's with standard feed. Organic feed is extra, so your PER EGG cost is $1.28 - $2.24. Ouch!
For the 4-chicken rental, it's not quite as bad. $0.96-$1.44 PER EGG for standard feed, $1.08-$1.88 PER EGG with the organic feed.
On the other hand, many people spend a lot more money than that on hobbies or entertainment; it's about the same price as two movie tickets a week. I suppose it makes more sense if you think of renting chickens as a hobby that just happens to provides fresh eggs.
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Post by coppice on Aug 23, 2015 17:38:42 GMT -5
I'm never going to die wealthy. I don't have enough chutzpah.
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