Homestead & Chicken
Chicken Feed Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly feed costs based on flock size, daily feed consumption and feed price.
- Delivery
- Instant download
- Purchase
- One-time payment
- Format
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Updated
- August 2026
Monthly feed cost
$40.50
Cost per egg
$0.15
- Flock size12 birds
- Feed/bird/day0.25 lb
Sample data preview of the Chicken Feed Cost Calculator spreadsheet, shown for illustration only.
What this spreadsheet does
Feed cost changes with flock size and feed price, and without a calculation it's hard to know what your flock actually costs to feed each month.
What you can do with it
- Estimate monthly feed cost for your current flock size
- See how adding more birds changes feed cost
- Check feed cost per egg produced
What's included
Sheet tabs
- Instructions
- Feed Cost Summary
- Assumptions
Features
- Flock size and daily feed-per-bird inputs
- Feed price per pound or per bag
- Automatic daily, monthly and annual cost estimate
- Cost-per-egg estimate when combined with production
How it works
- 1Enter your flock size and feed consumption per bird
- 2Enter your feed price per pound or bag
- 3Review the monthly and annual cost estimate
Who it's for
Backyard chicken keepers and small homesteaders tracking feed budgets.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the number of chickens?
Yes. The calculations update from the flock-size input, so you can test different flock sizes instantly.
Does it account for different feed types?
You can enter a blended feed price, or duplicate the Assumptions tab to compare two feed types.
Does it calculate cost per egg?
Yes, if you enter your average daily egg count, the sheet estimates feed cost per egg produced.