Poultry Cost of Production Calculator
A poultry cost of production calculator that adds up costs per bird, per dozen or per pound. Producers use it to price products and find where money goes.
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What you fill in
- Product being costed
- Number of birds or units
- Chick or pullet cost
- Feed cost
- Labor cost
- Utilities and fuel
- Vet, medicine and supplies
- Housing and equipment cost share
- Total cost per unit
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Economic Research Service and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the Homestead and Small Farm. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Rural Voters’ Breaking Point Sits Below Cost of Production, and farming farm stories.