Texas Eggs Cost More; Are Backyard Chickens The Solution

The price of eggs is something that is affecting everyone in Texas. It has caused not just the price of a dozen eggs to go up at the grocery store, but even restaurants are starting to adjust their prices to compensate. Breakfast burritos are slowly becoming a luxury. It all makes you wonder, is it cheaper just to get some chickens?

The Current Price Of Eggs In Texas Is Eye-Watering

According to World Population Review, the current average price of a dozen eggs in Texas is $5.43. According to their figures, that's a 57% increase in the cost per dozen. It's enough to make you think twice about making your world-famous quiche.

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The rise in the cost of eggs is largely pinned on the bird flu outbreak that's hitting flocks especially hard right now. Cultivators of egg-producing poultry are having to kill large numbers of birds, and that's leading to a shortage which is in turn causing the price to go up.

With the cost of eggs expected to continue to climb, many of us are looking for other ways of getting our hands on a dozen. One way is by getting the chickens that lay the eggs.

Is It Cheaper To Buy Eggs Or Raise Chickens In Texas?

If you live in Texas, you probably know someone or live near someone who has their own backyard chickens. I've been noticing the sound of chickens more and more coming from people's yards while on my walks, leading me to believe more people are opting to get their own source of eggs.

Is it really cheaper to raise chickens than buy eggs in Texas?

There are a lot of initial costs. You'll need to budget for:

• Chickens - Chicks are pretty affordable. Egg-laying hens are vastly more expensive.
• Feed - You've got to feed your chicks.
• Bedding
• Supplements
• Medical Care
• A Coop - Somewhere between $250 and $750 is the estimate that is given for a small flock of just a few birds.

By some estimates, the initial cost in the first year for setting up your own chicken operation is somewhere just under $700 once all is said and done. Depending on how many cartons of eggs you're going through, that might not be that bad. Especially once your hens start laying consistently.

You can get more info on costs here.

It's impossible at the moment to tell if and when there will be relief when it comes to the price of eggs. If you've got the space and don't worry too much about being loved by your neighbors, maybe a backyard chicken or four is exactly what you need.