Poult Purchase Costs

Factor $8 to $20 per poult into your budget depending on breed and source. Broad Breasted White or Bronze poults cost $8 to $12 each from major hatcheries. Heritage breeds such as Bourbon Red, Narragansett, or Standard Bronze range from $10 to $20 per poult. Shipping from online hatcheries adds $30 to $50 per order, and most require minimum orders of 15 poults for safe transit warmth.

Why It Works

Accurately pricing poults by breed and including shipping prevents underestimating startup costs. Breed choice also determines feed duration, final weight, and processing timeline, all of which cascade into later expenses.

Tips

• Buy from local breeders or farm supply stores in spring to avoid shipping surcharges
• Heritage poults cost more upfront but can breed naturally, reducing future replacement costs
• Order early in the season as popular breeds sell out by late spring at most hatcheries