Experts blaming bird flu for rising egg prices

Are you seeing an uptick in egg prices around Massachusetts?

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The price of eggs keeps going up, reaching record highs of nearly $9 a dozen in certain parts of the U.S. National Bagel Day: Where to get the best bagels in western Massachusetts It's all due to outbreaks of bird flu. The virus has killed millions of poultry, driving up the price of eggs, and even causing some shortages. "They're killing off all the chickens and that's why you're having a hard problem of getting e…

Over 20 Million US Chickens Killed By Bird Flu, Contributing To Egg Price Rises

The animals were either killed by the virus or culled as a result of the infection.

Experts blaming bird flu for rising egg prices

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — In kitchens across the nation, a diet staple is becoming a luxury item. The price of eggs has soared recently, with industry experts blaming the bird flu. This highly contagious virus, which has swept through poultry farms nationwide since 2022, has led to the killing of millions of egg-laying hens, leaving suppliers struggling to meet demand. Cats can carry bird flu: What to watch for According to the USDA, nea…

Spokane diners feel the effects of rising egg prices

SPOKANE, Wash. - Popular breakfast businesses report that the rising costs of eggs are cutting into their bottom line.

Avian flu is driving up egg prices, but this Seattle diner manages to keep its famous omelets on the menu

Beth’s Café, a diner in North Seattle, is known for its 12-egg omelets. But at a time when avian flu is driving up the cost of their key ingredient, that may seem a little egg-cessive.

Why eggs are selling for over $9 a dozen in some places—and when prices are expected to drop

Avian flu has caused an egg shortage, driving prices to over $9 a dozen in some stores.