It's a problem for families across the country: the rising costs of eggs on top of other inflationary surges
As of January 20th, the USDA reports the local average price for a carton of eggs was $5.97. It comes as somewhat good news as it is a decrease of 11% from the week prior.
As it is entertaining to watch this flock frolic in their yard, the Magana family can also ignore the rising cost of eggs in the stores.Lately, these four chickens are a gift that keeps on giving.in December rose 60% from a year earlierFor California in January, the USDA reports the average price for a dozen eggs hit $7.37, that is up from the average of about $4.84 in just early December.
Egg supply has weakened as birds who are infected must be slaughtered. And it is going to take time for farms to replace their lost hens with a new uninfected flock that is ready to lay eggs. Less in the trash and more protein on the table for her family. With minimal upkeep, it is a simple price to pay.
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