Bird Flu, egg prices, have local chicken farmers wary
Chicken farmers Denise Benoit and her husband Arthur of Littleman Poultry are trying to meet the demand for eggs and keep their hens safe. Denise told NBC 10 News, "Right now, I have up in the neighborhood of about 180 birds,
Local farmer offers tips for raising chickens as egg prices soar
As the cost of eggs continues to rise, some people are considering raising their own chickens to cut down on expenses.
Soaring egg prices drive South Floridians to backyard chicken farming
Anderson estimates that food and shelter cost under $100. But raising chickens requires commitment. Gutierrez, who has experience with backyard flocks, warned that baby chicks need warmth, protection from predators and careful handling. They also grow quickly, eventually reaching the size of small dogs.
Fernandina Beach chicken farm sees increased demand as prices of eggs soar
Not only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Now they are getting hard to find. And when stores do have eggs, consumers are starting to face limits on how many they can buy.
Local poultry farmers on high alert after recent bird flu outbreak in Elbert County
Poultry farmers are trying to get back to normal after Elbert County made it into the headlines across the nation for two bird flu outbreaks.
From Farms to Bakeries, Egg Shortages and Price Hikes Are Challenging Small Businesses
Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple
‘Wall Street of Eggs’ Experiences Surging Demand Thanks to Bird Flu
The Egg Clearinghouse connects large-volume buyers with sellers, providing a crucial service at a time avian flu is limiting supplies.
High egg prices lead to chicken raising trend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 2 On Your Side spoke with one local livestock expert who shared while the cost of eggs will likely stay high for a another year, raising chickens may not be the money saving answer ...
Hickman’s Family Farms struggles to meet egg demand after losing a million birds
A chicken farm based in Buckeye is working to keep up with the demand for eggs after nearly a million of its birds were infected with avian flu.
Lehigh Valley’s largest poultry farm tightens biosecurity as bird flu spreads in Pennsylvania
Since a Lehigh County poultry farm saw Pennsylvania’s first confirmed 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry, local ...
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Keeping chickens safe amid bird flu outbreak
So I wouldn't jump into chicken ownership versus buying eggs from someone like us, a local farmer," says Bonsall. She is looking to expand the farm's services this spring, even through the most ...