Fishing vs Keeping chickens
Fishing and keeping chickens have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Fishing | Keeping chickens |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $80 | $400 |
Choose fishing if
- Cheaper to start
- Less about being useful
- More exploring new places
About $80 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose keeping chickens if
- Costs more to start
- More useful day to day
- Closer to home
About $400 to start, then about $25 a month.
What you'll need
- Fishing: Lures and Bait, Rod and Reel Combo, Assorted Hooks, Fishing Pliers, Tackle Box Full cost breakdown
- Keeping chickens: About $400 to start, then about $25 a month. Full cost breakdown