Naeema Finley started in 2020 with four chickens in a custom-made coop in her backyard. Five years later, she now raises 17 chickens, producing about 5,100 fresh eggs a year. The egg-trepreneur has even started a chicken-raising consulting business, The Royal Chicken Coop, to help newcomers navigate the process. She and countless others with coops are seizing the moment, as the spread of bird flu has led to the deaths or slaughter of 13 million chickens. Independent chicken coop owners in Georgia, Florida, California and Massachusetts told NBC News that they are providing more cost-efficient and reliable alternatives as compared to what’s offered at grocery stores. “It is an involved process to do it the right way,” Finley said. “But it’s worth it.” Read more at the link in bio. 📷️ @neeksiebeeks for @NBCNews