It's the chicken, not the egg. A highly pathogenic avian flu strain has been circulating in North America since 2022, and it has recently taken root at poultry farms across the country, according to New Mexico Livestock Board officials.

Though the avian flu is — for now — affecting flocks mostly in California and the Midwest, the diminished supplies are hitting grocers in Massachusetts.

Nationally, on average, egg prices have increased more than 50% since June, back when a dozen eggs cost $2.72.

Currently, egg prices in Brevard County range from $3.50 to $7.50 per dozen, depending on the store and the type of eggs. "We are experiencing shortages of eggs due to the ongoing Avian Bird Flu (HPAI) situation," said Lindsey Willis, media relations manager for Publix.

The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

DELMARVA -- Delaware kicked off its annual agricultural week Monday without poultry sessions due to avian flu concerns. Some poultry farmers, and others within the peninsula's agricultural ...

In fact, egg prices have increased nationwide by around 38% in the last year, bringing the average cost of one dozen up to $3.65 in November versus $3.37 in October and $2.14 in November 2023, according to the U.

"Our supply has been tight due to highly pathogenic avian influenza, which is devastating to egg farmers. In the U.S ... of healthy laying hens. USDA market forecast reports have reflected ...

However, live bird exhibits are limited to the birds headed to market ... our flocks from high-path avian influenza is having really good communication with our farmers -- from our big farmers ...

The Nigerian government has confirmed the outbreak of a highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI ... such as poultry farmers, traders, and the general public, on the risks and prevention strategies ...

a confirmed case of avian influenza was found at a farm on Virginia's Eastern Shore. At Ewa Mittelmaier’s farmers market, the care offered to her chickens is exceptional. "They do get extremely ...

"We're short of eggs in the market; that's why prices are high. At the same time, too, we're short of eggs to rebuild the flock," said an ISU professor.