A benefit of raising your own chickens is having inexpensive organic eggs and meat.
The problem is that in many areas it is nearly impossible to get organic chicken feeds and even if you can it is expensive.
Of course you can order it online, or have your feed store special order it but it is inconvenient as well.
Your final cost is still less than buying commercially raised poultry products (and more humane!) but homesteaders generally have to constantly look for ways to save money.
Here’s how to make your own organic chicken feed.