Rent-the-chicken program takes off amid soaring egg prices

Amid rising egg prices, New Hampshire families are turning to local farms like Templeton Family Organics. Its Rent-The-Chicken program offers farm-fresh eggs at home.

According to a recent report by the USDA, egg prices in the United States are predicted to soar more than 41% in 2025 alone. In response, an innovative New Hampshire farm is offering a unique solution to budget-conscious consumers.

Templeton Family Organics Farm in Goffstown has seen surging interest in both its farm-fresh eggs and its creative chicken rental program, which allows families to produce eggs in their own backyards.

Local farm experiences unprecedented demand amid egg price crisis

What started as a modest operation with 30 chickens has grown into a thriving enterprise with 600 birds, according to farm co-owner Christine Templeton. “We have eggs every day. I wash what we get. We put them together and they’re usually gone by the end of the day. Sometimes we don’t even have any for ourselves,” she told NBC Boston.

The farm has witnessed a dramatic shift in customer buying patterns, with some traveling from as far as south of Boston to purchase their organic eggs. “People used to come and buy one or two dozen and now they’re coming in buying eight or 10 dozen at a time,” Templeton noted.

Innovative rental program offers sustainable solution

The farm will launch its Rent-The-Chicken program in April, allowing families to experience backyard chicken keeping without a long-term commitment. The six-month rental includes a portable chicken coop and laying hens.

“When you rent two birds, you basically get a dozen eggs a week. And when you rent four birds, you get two dozen eggs a week. They pretty much take care of themselves as long as they have food and water,” explained Brian Templeton, a farm hand at the facility.

Safety and quality assurance

The Templetons maintain strict safety protocols to protect their flock from avian influenza. All chickens are currently housed indoors for winter protection and undergo regular state inspections. The farm plans to implement additional precautionary measures during the busy spring and summer seasons.

For those interested in visiting Templeton Family Organics Farm, Christine Templeton promises abundant supply in the coming months: “Come spring, we’ll be overflowing with eggs again.”

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