Backyard chickens were a money move when eggs hit $6. Here's what the math looks like now in 2026

At $2.19 a dozen, your hens come at an annual loss. So why are 11 million households still raising chickens?

Is raising chickens worth it in 2026? The math says no, but the trend is only going to grow from here

Backyard chickens paid for themselves at $6.23 an egg carton. Here's what the 2026 math really looks like.