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Eggs, Bird Flu, Omelets, Egg Prices ...

Warning! Prepare for potential absurdity! The following content is a concoction of exaggeration, irony, satire, and humor, served with a generous helping of playful jest. Side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, eye-rolling, or the sudden urge to question reality. Reader discretion advised... or encouraged, depending on your sense of humor!

 

I can't believe how expensive eggs have gotten at the grocery stores north of the Gulf of Mexico! Seriously, what's the deal with that? People used to make omelets every weekend, but now they are thinking twice. Guess they'll be sticking with oatmeal for a while. Maybe they should start raising chickens 🐔 in their backyards like their grandmas used to 🌾. #EggPrices #Inflation #BreakfastProblems

 

In the U.S., egg prices have soared due to several converging factors, with the primary driver being the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, which has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying hens. This has significantly reduced the nation's egg-laying population, causing a supply crunch. While factors like inflation, rising input costs (such as chicken feed), and supply chain issues also contribute, the reduced hen population due to bird flu is the most substantial reason for the dramatic price increases. Additionally, increased demand and a growing preference for cage-free eggs have intensified the impact of the reduced supply, prolonging the timeline for bringing egg supply and demand closer together and keeping egg prices elevated.

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Uploaded on February 13, 2025
Taken on February 13, 2025