Summary
Egg prices in the U.S. have reached a record high of $4.95 per dozen amid a severe bird flu outbreak that has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens.
The shortage is compounded by rising feed, fuel, and labor costs, as well as increased demand and stricter cage-free regulations in several states.
Consumers face empty shelves, surcharges, and limited availability, with some areas pricing cartons at $10 or more.
Prices are expected to continue rising, especially with Easter demand.
Buy the ticket, take the ride
This was going to happen under anyone who won, tbh.
Eggs are not super expensive in Canada despite also having issues with bird flu.
Canada structured their industry differently via regulation such that the impact of a bird pandemic wouldn’t be as damaging.
My eggs are cheaper in Canadian dollars than your average is in American dollars, despite the exchange being like 1.42 cdn per USD.
Okay and what does the price of eggs in Canada and their structure have anything to do with the price of US eggs and their structure?
A few months is not enough time to restructure the entire egg industry in the USA.
The point is that better leaders would have not let this happen, it wasn’t inevitable.
I don’t disagree with that. Hence this was going to happen regardless of who won.
I think the point was we’ve been heading in this fucked direction for a long time while everyone else has been building robust regulations.
Okay I don’t disagree with that assertion I’m just not sure what that has to do with the original comment of this chain.
$4.95? They’re freaking $10 here.
Third world country. Here in Russia it is ten times cheaper. And then we have some healthcare.
Don’t worry it’ll certainty go back down
I’ve been paying $8ish for 12 the past 6 years. Apparently it’s cheap subsidized eggs that are expensive now. That’s because of bird flu no?
So are people treating this as a generalized sign of inflation, or are people actually worried about eggs?
Because if you’re treating this as a gauge of inflation, it’s a bad one, as there’s a bird flu outbreak greatly affecting egg prices.
And if it’s just concern about eggs… I don’t get it. I mean, I think our household eats a lot of eggs, but a lot is like 2-3 dozen a week. And if eggs cost $2 more than usual, well, that’s $6 a week. Meh? I doubt this is breaking the bank for many people.
Both. People are worried about their eggs.
Eggs are staple like bread or milk. It’s a cheap source of protein and when the price goes up the people who feel it the most are the ones that are most sensitive to grocery prices. So yes, to you it might not seem like a lot, but to someone who’s barely able to afford groceries it’s life changing.
I think it’s a meme at this point, because some people said they voted for trump due to egg prices and he might have promised to reduce them on day one.
He promised to reduce grocery prices on day 1, and end the war in Ukraine after winning the election
“Known liar lies” could just be the headline every day with him
Lol. They’re 5.99 for us.
Can I ask who’s us? Are you talking USD and general region & - mostly just country and general population of where your asking from.
USA.
In Russia they hit record high of 1$ per pack of 10.
In Russia monthly salary of $500 is above median.
It fluctuates, but usually yes.
You don’t need eggs, eat something else. Better for chickens, biodiversity and the climate as well
Excellent whataboutism 👌
“As a vegan, this issue doesn’t affect me in any way, so it shouldn’t affect you either💅”
Let them eat quinoa amirite
It does affect the baby male chicks that get macerated in the egg industry.
Nah, I’d like to turn that around. It is not necessary for you to eat eggs, so it shouldn’t affect you, same as it doesn’t affect me. More inclusive, you know? Together towards a better world.
I’d prefer some salted nuts and kidney beans in my enchilada, quinoa is a bit overrated tbh.
Share that tasty enchilada with me!
Thanks, trump!
Where are people getting these numbers? Eggs have been above $7 for months
Average across the nation. They’re $12/dozen here.
Very cool resource! Thank you! I’m looking up all sorts of stuff in there
$5.19 where I am.
The background should probably be the Russian flag.
Is it day 1 yet?
Swastika would be more accurate.
No, flag of Putin’s party
For for 65sek (6usd) i get 20 eggs from free-range outdoor hens. At my local grocery store. Maybe you guys can save some money by not bleaching your eggs anymore. It’s a pretty pointless practice anyway.
We don’t “bleach” the eggs, we wash the outer membrane off along with dirt and feces to reduce salmonella contamination (and because poopy eggs are harder to market) which is also why they’re refrigerated. We can’t skip the washing process without first addressing the filthy conditions cheap commercial eggs are produced in and Big Ag is just one of many powerful interest groups that has had our government by the balls for decades (at least).
Poor Canada, egg prices are the same. /s
My close save on (company from graphic) seems to have trouble keeping eggs in stock, plus it’s like $8-9 for free range which I usually try to buy. Their quality (used to be quite orange now more dull, not as yellow as most eggs still) has gone down I hope the chickens are treated better.
I paid $3.93 CAD for a dozen yesterday.
Ontario NoFrills?
Save on is usually more expensive than other places
How much is bird flu contributing? It’s not mentioned as a factor.
“…amid a severe bird flu outbreak that has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens.”
It’s included in the summary, which is taken from the article.
Ah how did I miss that! Thanks
$5 for 12 eggs? Where in the US is that?
