The rise in backyard chickens has reached 11 million U.S. households, marking a significant increase from 5.8 million in 2018. Interest in this practice is driven by a desire for food security, as many individuals seek to understand the source of their food amidst grocery store concerns. Rent The Chicken's Jenn Tompkins indicates that 2025 might reflect continued growth in this trend. Despite popular belief, raising chickens isn't necessarily economical, as initial setup costs can exceed grocery savings, but it remains a growing lifestyle choice.
"People truly want to know where their food's coming from [and] they're not trusting that the grocery store is going to have what they need," says Jenn Tompkins.
Keeping chickens, while popular, isn't a cost-saving strategy, with initial investments potentially leading only to slightly lower egg costs compared to grocery store prices.
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