# Industry Analysts See Production Challenges for Chicken, Turkey

> Stephens Inc. analysts expect reduced hatch rates and highly pathogenic avian influenza to create production issues for chicken and turkey supplies. Turkey prices have already risen sharply in 2025, with HPAI possibly culling 12 million birds this season.

- Date: 2025-10-26 · published 2025-10-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22569-industry-analysts-see-production-challenges-for-chicken-turkey
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

HPAI losses and lower hatch rates tighten poultry supply, supporting turkey prices and modestly firming chicken. Chicken is still expected to remain the most affordable protein.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- meatingplace.com: https://meatingplace.com/industry-analysts-see-production-challenges-for-chicken-turkey/

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