re: Educate Me on Neighborhood Backyard Chicken Coop

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What would you estimate (for those who have done it) the cost of set up is and monthly 'maintenance' costs?

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I would say very little. I haven't had chickens in a couple years but just looked and Laying Pellets are only $14/40# at Tractor Supply. We used to crush up egg shells and mix with them to make sure they were getting enough Calcium to lay hard eggs. They also will eat any leftover food you have. If you let them free range during the day you don't have to feed them as much.

I wouldn't raise them solely because of the price of eggs, but they are fun to have. The eggs are a nice bonus.