Bird flu sends egg prices soaring ahead of holiday baking demands—over 111 million birds slaughtered so far to stop outbreak

Bird flu has led to the slaughter of more than 111 million birds, mostly egg-laying chickens, since February 2022. Retail egg prices rose again in October, with the average dozen at $3.37 but still below the January 2023 peak of $4.82.

Egg Board officials said shortages have been isolated and quickly corrected.