How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Enter your flock & egg rate
Hens and eggs per hen per month.
Add your costs
Feed, bedding, and one‑time coop setup (amortized).
Compare to store prices
See your savings vs store price per dozen.
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Share Your Scenario
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Total laying hens in your flock.
Average 18–25 depending on breed, age, and season.
Local store price for comparable eggs (dozen).
How many dozens your household actually eats per month.
Layer feed, oyster shell, supplements.
Straw/shavings, cleaning supplies, minor repairs.
Coop, fencing, nest boxes, feeders, etc.
Spread setup over this many months (e.g., 24).
Results
Cost per dozen exceeds store price.
Reduce feed/supplies or increase amortization months to lower monthly cost.
Your cost per dozen is $8.83. If local store price is higher, you’re saving on each dozen you eat.
You have 4.0 surplus dozens per month. Consider gifting, preserving, or local sales where allowed.
You need about 20 dozens per month to break even at the current store price.
Enter setup cost and usage to estimate payback months on your coop investment.
Production & Costs
Break‑even Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I improve egg production?
What if feed prices rise?
Can I sell extra eggs?
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