Amid bird flu and rising egg prices, some turn to backyard flocks
As cases of the bird flu are continuing to rise across California, some residents are turning to backyard flocks in an ...
Bird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge for what’s next
Anxieties are high as experts warn the avian flu outbreak could worsen in the spring, but egg prices are spurring more ...
Are backyard chickens at risk of bird flu?
The risk of transmission to humans remains low, but it can happen. As the popularity of keeping backyard and urban chicken ...
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Egg prices are soaring, but a backyard coop may not be any cheaper
In some regions, egg prices have already more than doubled, and in others, store shelves are simply empty. But backyard chickens are just as vulnerable to bird flu, meaning home coops involve ...
Protecting backyard flocks as bird flu spreads
Boring adding, keeping chickens under a roof is usually the best option because it offers them more protection. “At the same ...
Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid
So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ...
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Egg prices hit record high in Maryland amid bird flu outbreak
The average cost of a dozen large Grade A eggs was $4.95 for customers last month, beating the last record set in 2023 by 13 ...
Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US to ease bird flu disruptions
Deaths of millions of laying hens are causing grocery stores to ration supplies and restaurants to raise prices for egg ...