Feed Cost Per Egg Calculator
Enter your flock size, lay rate, and monthly feed bill to see what each egg costs in feed. Get your monthly feed cost from the feed calculator, then check the bigger picture with the egg savings calculator.
Eggs per month130
Feed cost per egg$0.19
Feed cost per dozen$2.28
How we calculate it
Cost per egg = monthly feed cost ÷ eggs per month. Eggs per month = hens × eggs per hen per week × 4.345.
Based on:
- A laying hen eats roughly 1/4 to 1/3 lb of feed per day (Mississippi State Extension)
- Productive breeds average about 5 eggs per hen per week (University of Minnesota Extension)
Figures are typical guidelines for planning. Your birds, breed, climate, and feed will vary.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a backyard egg cost to produce?
Feed is the main cost. For a productive flock buying feed in bulk, the feed cost per egg is often around 15 to 25 cents, though it rises with premium feed or low production.
Is a backyard egg cheaper than a store egg?
Sometimes. Compare your cost per dozen here against your store price, and see the full picture with the egg savings calculator.
What lowers my cost per egg?
Bulk feed, a no-waste feeder, productive laying breeds, and letting hens forage all bring the feed cost per egg down.