Eggs are in short supply and prices soar...

[BigmanPigman]

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/egg-shortages-prices-rising-because-of-bird-flu

Has anyone else noticed how difficult it is to find eggs, especially a dozen, at a reasonable price these days? I went to Trader Joe's and the shelves were empty and when I went to Sprout's they were a lot more expensive than just 1 month ago. I went back the next day and found the same thing and asked the staff what was going on. Supposedly there is an egg shortage but not a chicken shortage, I was told. Good thing I only use them for baking.

[Croney]

1. The egg shelves were bare at Trader Joe's and when I asked,

they said "avian flu." I went to Whole Foods and found a whole wall of eggs on the shelves, and bought the cheapest dozen at $3.49. TJ must be having a supply chain problem.

(I'm in Massachusetts; I hadn't noticed this was in the CA group)

[BigmanPigman]

3. I wish I knew that 2 days ago.

Whole Foods is usually twice what Trader Joe's prices are.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

6. Bird flu is bad right now

And when one bird gets it, the whole flock is culled. In Phoenix I’m seeing them around $5 a dozen, $8.50 for 18, and most of the “brand name” eggs are out of stock.

[cilla4progress]

2. Costco has them

for a good price.

So does my local farmer!

My hens won't lay no more!

🐔

[happybird]

4. Yes!

I paid damn near $5 for a dozen today at Giant. Those were the cheapest ones on the shelf- regular old large white. Normally when I have to grab some at the grocery store, I get the free range brown ones. Next week I’m definitely going back to my coworker’s mother in law’s. She charges $5 for a dozen from her hens, I just didn’t have time to go by there today.

[NewHendoLib]

5. person who lives on the next road has chickens - selling a dozen great eggs for 3. per dozen

she has a refrig outside with 20 dozens in them!

Wish I could ship them to those having issues finding them. Many near us have chickens - we are lucky that eggs are plentiful!

[keithbvadu2]

7. Kroger used to have a digital coupon for a dozen free eggs. Now almost four bucks for a dozen larg

Kroger used to have a digital coupon for a dozen free eggs.

Now almost four bucks for a dozen large regular.

[cachukis]

8. Have a local produce guy who has cage free neighborhood supply.

I pay, $4.59 up .60, but they are good. Bet there is someone near you doing same thing.
Found $3.00 in Maine last summer on side road.
Sometimes worth a trip to those spots.
I'm in TPA.

[Historic NY]

9. I sometime find Jumbo eggs cheaper here in NY,

I have noticed large eggs aren't really large, they are more medium. Once a month I get mailed grocery coupons and get 3.00 off on any dozen of land of lakes. In 18-24 weeks the supply should stabilize if they have new uninfected chicks. Its been happening here too

[deRien]

10. I paid

$1.99 for a dozen eggs at Kroger's this week. Actually found a pound of butter for $3.49 instead of $4.69.

[SharonClark]

11. Free range eggs are around $3.50-$4.00 a dozen

in Central Iowa. Up maybe 50c. The eggs that have really gone up are the cheap eggs at Aldi that used to be 88c and are now much higher. My mother buys those.

No real shortage despite the avian flu.

I love eggs in all forms, just as long as the whites are firm.

[multigraincracker]

12. 13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/egg-substitutes

Eggs are incredibly healthy and versatile, making them a popular food for many. They’re especially common in baking, where nearly every recipe calls for them.

But for various reasons, some people avoid eggs. Fortunately, there are plenty of replacements you can use instead.

This article explores the various ingredients that can be used as egg alternatives.

Interesting ideas. Looks like the kind of things I'd try. Best of all, eat fewer and the market will drop the prices.

[IcyPeas]

14. This an egg substitute??

From that link...

6. Vinegar and baking soda

Mixing 1 teaspoon (7 grams) of baking soda with 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of vinegar can replace 1 egg in most recipes.

When mixed together, vinegar and baking soda start a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide and water, which makes baked goods light and airy.

This substitution works best for cakes, cupcakes, and quick breads.

Interesting.

[Probatim]

16. Maybe for baking - tough to make an egg sandwich out of that.

[IcyPeas]

13. Ralph's had full shelves of eggs 2 hours ago. I didn't notice the price though.

[eppur_se_muova]

15. Nearly $5/dozen even at WaldeMort.

A couple of years ago, they used to use low-priced eggs as a loss leader to lure shoppers to the grocery section.

[twodogsbarking]

17. Chickens on strike?

[LostinRed]

18. baking season too

Xmas cookies taking away breakfast.