🥚 Backyard Chicken Calculator

What Do Your Backyard Eggs Actually Cost?

Most chicken keepers guess. This calculator does the math — feed, coop, bedding, everything — and shows you how your eggs compare to store-bought.

Number of hens6

Eggs per hen per week4

Most backyard breeds: 3–5. Production breeds: 5–7.

Monthly feed cost

$15–$30 typical for 4–6 hens.

Monthly extras

Bedding, supplements, treats.

Coop/setup cost

Include coop, feeders, waterers, fencing.

Years you'll keep the flock

Local store egg price per dozen

Check your local store. US average is $3.50–$5.00 for conventional.