The Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens - Expenses in the 1st Year

In this video, I explain the costs of raising chickens in your backyard for the first year, including initial start-up costs and repeat expenses. Spoiler alert: chickens can be expensive! Start-up costs: 0:30 Chicken coop 2:06 Chicken run 3:18 Adoption fees for your chickens 6:01 Brooder & chick supplies 6:52 Feeders & waterers Repeat expenses: 8:16 Feed 9:57 Oyster shells & grit 11:14 Bedding 11:59 Nesting pads 13:14 Summary of expenses and what I wished I would have known before getting chickens For a more detailed breakdown on the costs of raising chickens, check out my blog: https://backyarddino.com/cost-breakdown-of-raising-backyard-chickens/ Here’s a link to my favorite products I use for my background chickens: https://backyarddino.com/recommendations/