Is there a formula for deciding how many chickens are needed to supply a family of 5 with eggs? I know they do not lay as regular in the summer if temps are really high or in the winter when it is very cold. I do think the eggs keep well for quite a while so those slow times may be made up by storing them. So for 5 people how many chickens do I need? I guess it might depend on the kind of chicken or does that matter?
