Chicken Flock Calculator
Calculate how many hens you need for your egg target. Includes coop sizing, feed costs, and cost per dozen eggs.
Inputs
eggs/week
%
%
sq ft
Results
Hens Needed
5
Coop Size Required
20 sq ft
Annual Feed Cost$175
Cost per Dozen Eggs$1.66
Meat Birds per Batch25
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Eggs per Week Target for your household and the Laying Rate (%) for your chosen breed (e.g., 80% for Rhode Island Reds).
- Set Winter Drop (%) to account for the seasonal decline in laying during short winter days without supplemental lighting.
- Enter Meat Birds per Year if you plan to raise broilers alongside layers to factor feed and space for both.
- Review Hens Needed to achieve your egg goal and Coop Size Required (sq ft) for the resulting flock.
- Check Annual Feed Cost and Cost per Dozen Eggs to compare your homestead egg cost against store prices.
- Use Meat Birds per Batch to plan your broiler rotation schedule across the growing season.
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