If you’ve noticed your grocery bill soaring, especially for eggs, you’re not alone. The main culprit behind this surge in egg prices is a massive outbreak of bird flu that has led to the culling of more than 134 million chickens across the United States. This significant reduction in the poultry population has drastically affected egg supply and subsequently driven up prices.
When a poultry farm detects bird flu, all chickens in the flock are culled to prevent the spread of the disease. This process takes weeks, as farms must clean and disinfect the houses before introducing new chickens. Moreover, it takes about six weeks for a broiler hen to grow from an egg to slaughter, further delaying the return to normal egg production.
The impact is not just limited to egg supply. The culling has led to significant economic losses for farmers and has strained the entire supply chain. In the meantime, consumers are left facing soaring prices and sometimes even shortages at their local grocery stores.
Sources:
https://business-news-today.com/bird-flu-outbreak-culling-impact-on-egg-prices/
https://deepnewz.com/bird-flu-us-culling-chickens-egg-prices-increase/
https://uspoultry.org/bird-flu-outbreak-culled-134-million-chickens
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