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Interesting question - I'd say the cost is more than you'd pay in the supermarket. With 3-6 hens you're not going to get anywhere near the economies of scale of the big producers, particularly if you're free-range / organic. But of course, our reasoning is not based entirely on accountancy :)

Hello everyone. I've seen this subject mentioned a few times and have seen and heard quite different opinions - should hens be kept in their house at night with the door shut? We have an Eglu Cube for our six hens. The Cube is elevated off the ground with steps up, and it can be locked at night...

Hello, we are new to the forum and to keeping chickens. Just researching what we need and then we will bring in some chickens. We're using the Omlet site as our primary source of chicken run and coop equipment. Any initial help, hints and clues for newcomers very welcome. eggcentric