# Bird flu outbreak and uncertainty hit poultry sector, raising fears of meat and egg shortage during festivals

> Bird flu (H5N1) has spread to 11 districts in Nepal since it was first confirmed in March, with the disease active in Kathmandu Valley and Kavre. Poultry producers say farmers are hesitant to place chicks, which could reduce chicken meat and egg supply for upcoming festivals. Culling and 45-day farm sealing rules apply to confirmed farms.

- Date: 2026-06-29 · published 2026-06-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Nepal · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18974-bird-flu-outbreak-and-uncertainty-hit-poultry-sector-raising-fears-of-meat-and
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Reduced chick placement could tighten Nepali poultry supply in the coming months, supporting local chicken and egg prices. Nepal is a small importer and the effect on global feed prices is minimal.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- kathmandupost.com: https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/29/bird-flu-outbreak-and-uncertainty-hit-poultry-sector-raising-fears-of-meat-and-egg-shortage-during-festivals

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