Small flock egg seller

Neighbours and local households, small cafes, bakeries and village or farm shops that want local eggs.

Price per half-dozen or dozen eggs, with regular weekly customers and a small markup for free-range or rare-breed eggs.

• Looking after animals daily
• Basic record keeping
• Friendly local selling

• Check whether you need to register your flock, as rules depend on flock size and where you live
• Egg marketing and labelling rules, such as stamping and grading, apply to some sales, so check with your local authority or Defra
• Bird flu restrictions can require housing birds or limit movement, so follow current government guidance
• Foxes and other predators, so a secure coop matters
• Public liability and product liability insurance for selling food

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £400 to £2,000, depending on the number of hens, the coop and fencing you choose and your feed and equipment. A secure coop matters because of predators.

Check whether you need to register your flock, as rules depend on size and where you live. Egg marketing and labelling rules, such as stamping and grading, may apply to some sales, so check with your local authority or Defra. Follow current bird flu guidance and check insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £100 to £600, depending on your flock size and who you sell to, such as neighbours, cafes or shops. You could start with at least around 5 hours a week.