Will The Latest Chicken Craze Come to Montana Soon?

• Rent the Chicken is a business across the United States that offers to rent chickens to consumers
• While not available in Montana, would this business be a viable option for someone to undertake?
• You get everything you need including portable chicken coop, two to four egg laying hens, 100-200 pounds of feed and more

Egg Shortages Are Everywhere, Including Montana Store Shelves

Just in case you have been snowed in for the past couple of months, the price of eggs across the country has been steadily climbing.  Enough so that places such as Costco have begun to limit the amount you can buy.

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But what if you could have a somewhat endless supply of scrambled or poached goodness right out the back door of your home?  Would you be willing to rent a chicken for eggs and try to save a few bucks?

What If You Could Rent a Chicken for Eggs in Montana?

As costs for eggs rise, would renting chickens be a way to save yourself some money?  The company Rent the Chicken is betting people will and are looking for others to join the flock.  Or chicken coop perhaps?

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Rent the Chicken is based in both the U.S. and Canada with locations throughout both that offer the service of renting a chicken.  Chickens are sourced from various farms in each state.  The bonus to renting; they supply you with everything you need!

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Check Regulations About Owning Chickens in Your City in Montana

As with any venture, make sure you can do it first.  City or county regulations may now allow chickens in your area.  Great Falls is one of those cities.  But if they are allowed, Rent the Chicken makes it pretty easy and somewhat cheep.  Er, cheap.

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According to their website, Rent the Chicken sets you up with everything you need.  Montana doesn't currently have an affiliate at this time, so I grabbed from the top of the list, which was Phoenix, Arizona.

• Delivery, setup, and pick-up of the contents
• 2 Rent the Chicken Egg-Laying Hens
• 8-14 eggs per week
• 1 Standard Chicken Coop that can be easily moved
• 1 Food dish
• 1 Water dish
• 100 pounds of Chicken Feed (optional non-GMO feed available for $105)

Rentals are for 6 months and cost $845.  Affiliate opportunities are also available with them, you can find out more here.