Summary
Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for record-high prices, but critics argue dominant companies are exploiting supply shortages to boost profits.
With over 166 million birds culled and egg layers significantly reduced, prices surged from under $2 to nearly $5 per dozen.
Egg supply is down only 4% from last year, yet profits have surged. Cal-Maine Foods, supplying 20% of U.S. eggs, reported a $219 million profit in the last quarter, compared to just $1.2 million before the outbreak, a 18,150% increase.
Lawmakers and advocacy groups are calling for a government investigation into potential monopolistic practices.
Got 6 chickens last year, the wife said we probably spent too much decking out their living space. I say probably, but they’re more pets for me to have, the 6 eggs a day is just a nice bonus.
Smash cut to this year: suddenly my “investment” is going to be paid off much sooner 😅
How much human food can you feed a chicken before they get sick?
They can eat lots of things! Certain seeds (cherry apple) can kill them. Just like us practice moderation.
What is a cherry apple? Asking for a friend, who is a chicken.
What amount is moderate though? I throw out more leftovers than I wish, it would be nice to have some chickens eat that. Can I replace 50% of its diet with leftovers?
I used this as a basic guide https://www.backyardchickenchatter.com/what-can-chickens-eat/