Faced with skyrocketing egg prices, Americans are turning to backyard chickens to keep their kitchens stocked.

A shortage of chicken meat isn't on the menu for the U.S., experts said, even as eggs remain relatively expensive and in short supply nationwide. At least not due to bird flu-related shortages. Still,

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is inheriting what could be the worst chicken and egg crisis in decades. Fixing it is among her top priorities.