# Hot summer, low hen numbers and high US shell egg prices | WATTPoultry.com

> US shell egg prices have risen sharply since early June through the July 4 holiday. Industry analysts attribute the increase to seasonal demand patterns, a reduction in production from high heat in key Midwest areas, and heat stress on hens. Retailers are not promoting eggs because supply is limited.

- Date: 2022-07-09 · published 2022-07-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/40507-hot-summer-low-hen-numbers-and-high-us-shell-egg-prices-wattpoultry-com
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Heat-induced output losses and low hen numbers are keeping egg supply tight, supporting prices through the summer. Layer feed demand may be affected if flock sizes stay reduced.

## Sources

- wattagnet.com: https://www.wattagnet.com/blogs/hens-and-trends/article/15536118/hot-summer-low-hen-numbers-and-high-us-shell-egg-prices

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