🐔 11 Million Chickens… and a Mortgage Metaphor We Can’t Ignore

In 2024, 11 million U.S. households are now proud owners of backyard chickens. That’s a huge jump from just 5.8 million in 2018, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Even U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is ruffling feathers (in a good way), saying she wants to make it easier for families to raise their own egg-laying hens and save money on groceries.

Which is great. Who doesn’t want fresh eggs, a quirky pet, and an excuse to wear overalls in the suburbs?

But here’s where it gets interesting… and a little ReadySetLoan-y:

🏡 Backyard Chickens and Mortgages: More Alike Than You Think

Raising chickens is surprisingly similar to buying a home. Think about it:

• First, the prep work: You need a secure coop before you bring home your birds. Just like you need a mortgage pre-approval before you go house hunting.

• Then, the maintenance: Chickens need daily care, just like your mortgage requires steady budgeting, on-time payments, and a healthy credit score.

• And the unexpected surprises: One day it’s eggs, the next it’s an escapee in the neighbor’s yard. Kinda like a surprise HOA fee or an unexpected roof repair.

  
  

Buying a home can feel like you're managing your own flock of paperwork, inspections, loan options, and closing costs. But instead of pecking around in the dark, that’s where ReadySetLoan comes in.

We guide homebuyers through every step—eggs and all—whether you're a first-time buyer, a refinancing homeowner, or someone just dreaming of a bigger yard for your future feathered friends.

🐷 RSL Piggy Points:

• Backyard chickens are up to 11 million households—eggs-actly the kind of growth we love.

• Like raising hens, buying a home takes planning, care, and the right team behind you.

• Don’t wing it—get expert loan guidance from ReadySetLoan.

  
  

🐣 RSL Perspective:

“At ReadySetLoan, we’re all about helping people feel confident in their financial decisions—whether that means raising hens or buying a home. We make the loan process simple, approachable, and yes, occasionally egg-themed.”

Thinking about buying a home this year? Let’s hatch a plan together.

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