Fresh egg supplier to cafes, bakeries and shops

Cafes, restaurants, bakeries, small grocers, farm stores and farmers market shoppers.

Wholesale price per dozen or case on standing weekly orders, plus higher retail prices at farmers markets or a farm stand.

• Poultry care
• Sales and relationship building
• Delivery and scheduling
• Record keeping

• State egg licensing, labeling, grading and refrigeration rules, which vary and may be inspected by your state agriculture department
• Sales to restaurants and stores may have extra rules than direct sales, check with your state
• Producers with larger flocks may face federal or state requirements, such as salmonella prevention rules, check the thresholds
• Product liability and general liability insurance, plus vehicle coverage for deliveries
• Bird flu outbreaks and flock losses can interrupt supply, so plan for biosecurity and a backup
• Delivery vehicle needs refrigeration or insulated coolers to keep eggs cold
• Startup costs depend on whether you already own land and a suitable vehicle; buying hens, housing, fencing, egg washing, grading and cooling equipment and a reliable delivery vehicle can add up quickly

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on whether you already own land and a suitable vehicle. Hens, housing, fencing, egg washing, grading and cooling equipment and a delivery vehicle can add up quickly.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on flock size, how many cafes, bakeries and shops you supply and your delivery schedule. Bird flu outbreaks and flock losses can interrupt supply.

Check your state's egg licensing, labeling, grading and refrigeration rules, as sales to restaurants and stores may have extra requirements. Larger flocks may face federal or state requirements, so check the thresholds, and review liability and vehicle insurance.