About the same as having a guinea pig or a rabbit, I would sayThe eggs are cheaper than buying them because the food costs, well, chickenfeedThe eggs are much, much nicer than shop-bought eggs, even free-range organic onesWhen they stop laying you can eat them if you like, as long as you have not got sentimental about themThey eat garden pests such as slugs, snails, leatherjackets etc.You can put their