# Why avian flu has made eggs expensive but chicken is still cheap

> Avian flu has caused a US egg shortage because it has hit egg-laying hens far harder than broiler chickens, with about 78% of affected birds being layers. Broiler prices have stayed steady because meat chickens and layers are separate breeds and industries.

- Date: 2025-04-04 · published 2025-04-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25288-why-avian-flu-has-made-eggs-expensive-but-chicken-is-still-cheap
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Losses concentrated in layer flocks keep egg prices high while broiler supply is not disrupted, so chicken meat prices are not pushed up by the same shock. Feed demand is shaped differently for layers versus broilers.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- inquirer.com: https://www.inquirer.com/food/why-is-chicken-cheaper-than-eggs-20250404.html

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