# Avian flu is devastating poultry farms, egg production in California | AP News

> Avian flu is hitting poultry farms and egg production in California. Egg prices had peaked at $4.82 a dozen in January 2023 before returning to normal ranges as flocks were rebuilt and outbreaks were controlled. Turkey and chicken prices also spiked during the earlier outbreak.

- Date: 2024-01-27 · published 2024-01-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32146-avian-flu-is-devastating-poultry-farms-egg-production-in-california-ap-news
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Renewed outbreaks reduce poultry supply and could push chicken and turkey prices higher, while reduced layer flocks lower demand for feed.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- apnews.com: https://apnews.com/article/avian-flu-chicken-outbreak-california-poultry-eggs-976f0f82843bf716dbad64f459b4b8be

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