Consumers work to find alternatives amid high egg prices
(CBS NEWSPATH) — The price of eggs has jumped more than 15% in the past month alone after an outbreak of bird flu dramatically lowered supplies. Now, consumers are looking for alternatives, including bringing chickens into their own backyard.
With relief not expected anytime soon, shoppers are turning to the source itself, the chickens. Across the country, several hatcheries are seeing significantly more interest in buying chicks.
Ron Goldsmith said sales of feed for chickens at his New Jersey pet store have more than doubled since October.
Recent rise in egg prices tied to bird flu, limitations placed on shoppers
'Every week we're selling probably 50% more than we did the prior week,' Goldsmith said.
Even renting hens has taken off, with one company lending out their chickens for six months at a time. Still, as charming as they are, keeping chickens isn't always all that it's cracked up to be. A backyard hen in her prime can lay up to five eggs a week.
Between the initial cost of the coop, chicks, and feed – setting all this up could mean thousands of dollars. Compare that to buying a dozen eggs a week at the store for around $300 a year.
Known as the 'Chicken Chick,' Author Kathy Shea Mormino has been raising chickens in her Connecticut backyard for 20 years. She shares her experiences on social media. Mormino also points out how bird flu is a concern for flocks at home too and that not all towns even allow them.
A good way to save is in the kitchen itself. The experts at Good Housekeeping suggest substituting a fourth cup of Greek yogurt in place of an egg while baking. Liquid left over from a can of chickpeas can also be added to recipes or whipped into an aioli-like spread in place of mayo.
If you're looking to switch up your meals, firm tofu can stand in for a scramble and you can season with turmeric to mimic that yellow color.
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