Beating High Egg Costs: Checklist before starting your own backyard flock

Egg prices are expected to drop nearly 30 percent this year. USDA’s projections come as those prices soared to record highs, forcing some to take matters into their own hands.

There are a few things to consider, however, before you start your own backyard flock.

LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux has more.

Agriculture Shows
Featuring members of Congress, federal and state officials, ag and food leaders, farmers, and roundtable panelists for debates and discussions.
Host Ben Bailey hops in the tractor cab, giving farmers 10 minutes to answer as many questions and grab as much cash as they can for their local FFA chapter.
How do you narrow down the best-of-the-best “Texas Country Reporter” episodes across 50 seasons and hundreds of episodes? We didn’t know where to start! Instead, we turned to the expert—TCR host Bob Phillips himself—for help with this special collection of episodes, “TCR Classics: Bob’s Picks.”
Journey into lives of two hard-working farm families to see the risks, rewards, and funny shenanigans that take place every day. From cat-fishing and watermelon smashing and pig chasing and go-cart racing—there is never a dull moment on these family farms. We’ll also get a modern look at the newest cutting-edge farming techniques that are revolutionizing the industry and providing a greener and more sustainable way to grow.
Honest conversation about agriculture’s biggest issues: technology, policy, labor, etc. Nothing is off-limits.