Bird flu outbreaks have forced U.S. farmers to cull millions of chickens, leading to egg prices that are more than double last summer's costs. The average price per dozen reached $4.15 in December, with further increases expected as demand surges before Easter. Some areas report shoppers facing exorbitant prices or empty shelves, prompting limits on purchases at grocery stores. Additionally, state cage-free laws are contributing to supply issues. With 145 million birds culled during the outbreak, relief from these high prices appears uncertain in the near future.
It's just robbery," said Minneapolis resident Sage Mills, who bought eggs to bake a birthday cake last week. "Eggs used to be kind of a staple food for us, but now you know, you might as well just go out to eat."
The bird flu outbreak that started in 2022 is the main reason egg prices are up so much. Anytime the virus is found on a poultry farm, the entire flock is slaughtered to help limit the virus' spread.
Grocery stores have even limited how many eggs shoppers can buy due to soaring prices and significant supply shortages.
More than 145 million chickens, turkeys, and other birds have been slaughtered since the current outbreak began, significantly impacting the supply of eggs.
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