The problem with eggs (aka cost)

I explained this some time ago on the platform I hate but most of my family still uses. Only 2 M-- products I still have installed remain because of ad spam and ideological differences.

This is at least my explanation of how avian influenza affects egg prices. 

1) Upon testing positive for flu, commercial egg producing entities must destroy their animals. Starting fresh from a sterilized environment takes several months as it takes roughly 5-6 months for a chick to start laying eggs. 

2) Less supply means more demand and prices on commercial chicken feed have gone up each year for several years due to grain shortages. In order to gain profit, the egg prices go up and some corporate entities can and will price gouge on top of the wholesale price.

and finally 

3) Avian influenza has affected the amount of chicks available causing chick costs to increase every year since 2022 (for my area).

Once again goes to supply and demand. This particular year most hatcheries have already closed this season due to running out of stock. Chick season doesn't typically start till mid March and hatcheries will presale chicks around February. 

People are ordering in record numbers without realizing how much work is actually involved in the costs of raising poultry. Hope this helps explain things a little bit.

~~ Minka