However, signs of recovery are emerging: egg-type chick hatching rose by 6%, and incubation numbers increased by 7%. Meanwhile, broiler production is growing, with a 3% rise in broiler chick hatching.

"They may be buying different brands. They may be buying different types of eggs; so maybe going from cage free to a more conventional style of raising. They are shopping in different stores.

“Due to ongoing avian influenza outbreak, we are currently experiencing supply shortages on all egg types,” a sign atop the egg case at the Harris Teeter in Steelcroft shopping center said Feb ...