Heads up, folks! It's not as though backyard chickens are immune from bird flu

 

Headline:  The Nation Thailand, 3/5/2025

Rent The Chicken, a growing business in the US and Canada, offers consumers the chance to rent chickens without the long-term commitment of poultry farming. 

For around $500, customers can rent two chickens for six months, complete with a portable coop, chicken feed, food and water dishes, a guidebook, and expert support. 

Healthy hens can lay 5–6 eggs per week, making rentals a viable alternative to expensive grocery store eggs. With supermarket prices reaching as high as $8–$10 per dozen, renting chickens can be both cost-effective and sustainable.

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