Can raising chickens help your finances? Yes it can.
Raising chickens is more than just fresh eggs! If you are wanting to have fresh eggs, and make some extra money, then raising chickens might be for you.
My parents raised chickens once they became retired and they loved it.
They lived in town but the city ordinance allowed chickens to be kept in the back yard.
They also planted a garden so using the old chicken manure was helpful, not to mention free.
Saving money is the same as making money! I can remember the wonderful taste of those fresh eggs still today, but mom and dad did more with their chickens.
They bought a small incubator and some of the eggs were hatched and the baby chicks were sold for extra profits.
Baby chicks really sell good around the Easter holiday.
Also the eggs were sold to neighbors for extra money.
I have also known people that sell their eggs to small mom and pop grocery stores.
You could even rent a small vender's cart and sell your fresh eggs to the public.
Be sure and get legal advise in permits first.
Chickens usually lay one egg every day, so depending on how many dozen eggs you need a week, you can decide how many chickens to raise.
If you just want eggs for yourself, then about three to five chickens will give you more than enough eggs.
If your chicken quits being a good laying hen then you can eat the chicken.
Most people don't eat their chickens however because they become like pets.
Some like to be held and petted like a dog or cat! Most importantly, chickens are low maintenance so this is a easy way to put back some extra money for that vacation you have been wanting to take!