'Rent-a-Hen': The New American Trend to Combat Rising Egg Prices

May 03, 2025 Komal Das

What Is 'Rent-a-Hen' Trend: Inflation and rising egg prices have led Americans to rent hens as a way to secure fresh eggs at home

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Why Are Egg Prices Rising: A bird flu outbreak and inflation have caused egg prices to triple, with costs reaching up to \$10 per dozen

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How Does 'Rent-a-Hen' Work: For \$500-\$1,000 for six months, renters receive hens, a henhouse, and supplies. Two hens can lay up to 14 eggs per week

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Growing Demand: Interest in hen rentals has surged, with demand increasing 3–4 times compared to last year

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Where It Started: The trend began a decade ago with "Rent The Chicken" in Pennsylvania and now spans over 40 cities in North America

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Why Families Choose It: Families enjoy fresh eggs and the educational experience of raising hens without fully committing to farming

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Egg Crisis Solution: Renting hens is a practical alternative as egg prices remain high due to shortages

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