Fans of fresh eggs can rent hens
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. -- Want farm-fresh eggs without the commitment of owning chickens? Try renting them. Poultry leases are a growing business for companies nationwide as people seek to live more sustainably through local food sources. Rentals allow customers to get eggs from humanely raised hens without the commitment of ownership. Companies like Pennsylvania-based Rent The Chicken offer packages that include hens, a coop, supplies and support. Rentals generally cost a few hundred dollars and last about six months.
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