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BigmanPigman

(52,234 posts)
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 09:55 PM Dec 2022

Eggs are in short supply and prices soar...

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.
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Eggs are in short supply and prices soar... (Original Post) BigmanPigman Dec 2022 OP
The egg shelves were bare at Trader Joe's and when I asked, Croney Dec 2022 #1
I wish I knew that 2 days ago. BigmanPigman Dec 2022 #3
Bird flu is bad right now AZSkiffyGeek Dec 2022 #6
Costco has them cilla4progress Dec 2022 #2
Yes! happybird Dec 2022 #4
person who lives on the next road has chickens - selling a dozen great eggs for 3. per dozen NewHendoLib Dec 2022 #5
Kroger used to have a digital coupon for a dozen free eggs. Now almost four bucks for a dozen larg keithbvadu2 Dec 2022 #7
Have a local produce guy who has cage free neighborhood supply. cachukis Dec 2022 #8
I sometime find Jumbo eggs cheaper here in NY, Historic NY Dec 2022 #9
I paid deRien Dec 2022 #10
Free range eggs are around $3.50-$4.00 a dozen SharonClark Dec 2022 #11
13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs multigraincracker Dec 2022 #12
This an egg substitute?? IcyPeas Dec 2022 #14
Maybe for baking - tough to make an egg sandwich out of that. Probatim Dec 2022 #16
Ralph's had full shelves of eggs 2 hours ago. I didn't notice the price though. IcyPeas Dec 2022 #13
Nearly $5/dozen even at WaldeMort. eppur_se_muova Dec 2022 #15
Chickens on strike? twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #17
baking season too LostinRed Dec 2022 #18

Croney

(4,919 posts)
1. The egg shelves were bare at Trader Joe's and when I asked,
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:00 PM
Dec 2022

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)

AZSkiffyGeek

(12,597 posts)
6. Bird flu is bad right now
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:11 PM
Dec 2022

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.

happybird

(5,113 posts)
4. Yes!
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:04 PM
Dec 2022

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

(60,493 posts)
5. person who lives on the next road has chickens - selling a dozen great eggs for 3. per dozen
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:07 PM
Dec 2022

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

(40,059 posts)
7. Kroger used to have a digital coupon for a dozen free eggs. Now almost four bucks for a dozen larg
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:15 PM
Dec 2022

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

Now almost four bucks for a dozen large regular.

cachukis

(2,659 posts)
8. Have a local produce guy who has cage free neighborhood supply.
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:16 PM
Dec 2022

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

(37,842 posts)
9. I sometime find Jumbo eggs cheaper here in NY,
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:23 PM
Dec 2022

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

(215 posts)
10. I paid
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:41 PM
Dec 2022

$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

(10,323 posts)
11. Free range eggs are around $3.50-$4.00 a dozen
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:43 PM
Dec 2022

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

(34,057 posts)
12. 13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 10:54 PM
Dec 2022
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

(22,601 posts)
14. This an egg substitute??
Mon Dec 19, 2022, 11:06 PM
Dec 2022

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.

eppur_se_muova

(37,374 posts)
15. Nearly $5/dozen even at WaldeMort.
Tue Dec 20, 2022, 04:04 AM
Dec 2022

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

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