Yearly Chicken Feed Calculator
Enter your flock size and bag details to plan a full year of feed. For monthly figures instead, use the feed calculator.
Feed per year548 lb
Bags per year11
Cost per year$220.00
How we calculate it
Feed per year = hens × 0.25 lb × 365 days. Bags per year = yearly feed ÷ bag weight.
Based on:
- A laying hen eats roughly 1/4 to 1/3 lb of feed per day (Mississippi State Extension)
- Intake varies with bird size, weather, and productivity (University of Minnesota Extension)
Figures are typical guidelines for planning. Your birds, breed, climate, and feed will vary.
Frequently asked questions
How much feed does a chicken eat per year?
A laying hen eats roughly 90 pounds (about 40 kg) of feed per year at a quarter pound per day. A flock of six eats around 550 pounds a year.
How much feed should I buy at once?
Buy what you can store dry and pest-free within a couple of months. A sealed metal bin keeps bulk feed fresh and safe from rodents.
Does feed use change over the year?
Yes. Hens eat more in cold weather and less when foraging in summer, so treat the yearly total as an average.