Eggs come from chickens. So why are eggs expensive and not chicken?
The short answer is that there are chickens for meat (broilers) and chickens for eggs (layers), and they’re not the same: They’re raised separately and have different lifespans. In fact, for the past ...
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Anyone who starts a flock because they’ve been dreaming about backyard chickens pecking in the yard will likely be happy with their choice. Those who do it to save money will probably regret it.
Southwest Times Record19d
Fresh eggs at home? What to consider before getting chickens
Different chicken breeds are better suited for egg-laying, meat production or as pets, so choose accordingly. Proper hygiene and observation are crucial to prevent disease outbreaks within the flock.
Observer-Reporter14d
Egg-stravagant solution? Raising chickens unlikely to ease burden on egg prices
For personal reasons Marchewka no longer operates Roos and Bawks, and currently isn’t adding any more chickens to her flock. Marchewka notes that most hens don’t start laying eggs until they are 5 ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org19d
This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't
"We can choose from 14 different types of eggs." That's a stark contrast with the U.S., where avian flu and efforts to contain it have wiped out tens of millions of egg-laying chickens, forcing ...
The Boston Globe24d
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Those deaths have totaled over 166 million birds in the US since 2022. Most birds killed are egg-laying chickens, and the death of so many hens is the main reason egg prices keep rising.