Between January 2022 and November 2024, 1,200 bird flu outbreaks were identified across 48 states, according to a Wildlife Management Institute report.

As the bird flu wreaks havoc on the the poultry industry, egg prices are surging, putting pressure on restaurants, grocers and consumers.

The price of eggs have skyrocketed thanks to the bird flu, impacting everything from big-chain grocery stores and restaurants, to the local deli around the corner selling your favorite bacon, egg and cheese.

The Post spoke to several people who said that while they’re cutting back on their beloved eggs, they’ve learned to make up for the protein loss elsewhere.

Egg prices have surged, impacting Salt Lake City's RubySnap bakery significantly. Manager Michelle Brockman reports profits are affected, with egg prices up 50% from last year. Despite challenges, RubySnap aims to maintain quality and competitiveness without raising prices.

The economics of supply and demand continue to ripple through egg prices. Some consumers are turning to a novel solution: Rent the Chicken.

By Erika Craven Click here for updates on this story HAMPTON, Virginia (WTKR) — Eggs at the grocery store are going up in price, in part due to bird flu outbreaks across the country. That price hike has some people considering backyard chickens,

“While we hope these price fluctuations will be short-lived we cannot predict how long this shortage will last,” Waffle House said in a statement. “We are continuously monitoring egg prices and will adjust or remove the surcharge as market conditions allow.”

Waffle House became one of the first big chains to join smaller restaurants with surcharges for egg dishes. Economists don’t see near-term relief on egg prices.

Restaurants are being forced to up their prices as ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) -- or bird flu -- continues to limit supplies.