In the past year, there has been a rise in the popularity of raising chickens for eggs among various individuals across the United States. Finley started a consulting business called The Royal Chicken Coop to help newcomers navigate the process of raising chickens, and she has developed a word-of-mouth business selling eggs to local businesses and on a waitlist. Christina Yi, a student at Harvard University, has also gotten into the business of selling eggs from her dorm room to her closest friends, with the demand being so high that she often sells out quickly.
The importance of providing fresh eggs has led to individuals like Joshua Cooey in Florida and Christin New in California raising chickens for personal use rather than for a profit. Cooey has a waitlist for his eggs but maintains a reasonable price of $5 per dozen, ensuring that he breaks even on the costs. New also raises chickens not for profit but to provide fresh eggs for her family and neighbors.
Amir Johnson in Atlanta has taken his chicken-raising a step further by using the eggs to donate to the homeless through his nonprofit organization, Need To Feed. Johnson grows organic vegetables and aspires to eventually provide all the food needed for those he serves without them having to go to the grocery store. This trend of individuals raising chickens for personal use or to help others demonstrates the growing popularity of backyard chicken coops and the satisfaction that comes from providing high-quality, fresh eggs to those in need.
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