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Summary

Egg prices are projected to rise by 41% in 2025, according to the USDA, following an already steep increase due to a severe bird flu outbreak that reduced egg-laying hen populations.

The current average price per dozen is nearly $5, with some areas seeing prices as high as $10. Restaurants like Waffle House and Denny's have added surcharges.

Meanwhile, the USDA mistakenly fired key bird flu response workers, sparking criticism.

Trump stated his administration will take action but has offered no specifics.

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[–] MadMonkey 28 points 1 day ago (3 children)

We got chickens when facing an egg crisis here in NZ. Lovely little animals. It's been nice being able to look after and care for these creatures, knowing they are living the good life whilst consuming their eggs. Much more useful than my dumb dog.

[–] WindyRebel 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, but isn’t the upkeep of chickens pricey? People I know that raise them say it is. I don’t have chickens, so I’m not sure. Maybe it’s different in America?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Tofu scramble is pretty good. Firm or extra firm tofu block, slice and crumble into a bowl. 1 tbsp turmeric, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, mix. Cook in a pan on medium stirring occasionally, will turn yellow as it heats up. Then add key ingredient black salt (kala namak, a salt with a strong sulfur flavor) to taste. Mix in with your pan fry mix of choice, I like onion/garlic/serrano/mushroom/smoked paprika/chili powder/spinach/tomato and green pepper/cilantro added at the end. Serve with fruit and toast.

[–] jordanlund 5 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Deep fried tofu with peanut sauce is like crack.

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[–] FuglyDuck 25 points 1 day ago (4 children)

If eggs were 6/dozen, and prices rose to 10/dozen... that's already a 40% increase.

so like....

yeah. I'd take that bet.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

… except it’s not.

$6 * 1.40 = $8.40

[–] capital_sniff 3 points 1 day ago

So these monsters are screwing us on the price of eggs and the math on the price of eggs!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Uh...I don't think that's right. 40% of 6 is 2.4, so it'd be $8.40/dozen

Granted, I agree that $10 a dozen seems very possible at this point

[–] THB 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

For me it's more in the 6-10 range, the cheapest store brand are 5 something. They're saying wholesale is averaging $8 at this point

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Damn, and I thought seeing around $10 here was bad.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 17 hours ago

It is. They're $2-3 in pretty much every other country

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

I remember buying a pack of 18 for $0.30 (pre-covid) and now the same pack cost $9-$10

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Can you buy egg futures? Because that's one heck of an APR!

[–] baldingpudenda 3 points 22 hours ago

Don't worry, shit is already priced in. Even if it goes up, you still won't make money.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There going to hit a dollar an egg some places in Seattle at this rate

[–] Warl0k3 2 points 1 day ago

$0.75 at the Fred Meyers already, it's already getting ridiculous.

[–] baldingpudenda 2 points 21 hours ago

I switched everyone to oatmeal breakfasts and leftovers in flour tortilla. Haven't had complaints. I also have done mild( half a jalapeno for flavor) chilaquiles in a torta, or sub sandwich bread, for a savory breakfast.

I use avocado for creamyness and use whatever protein leftovers I have.

[–] Loduz_247 6 points 1 day ago

Now the minimum wage will be measured in eggs

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

In other news, you can have hens in your back yard!

[–] over_clox 8 points 1 day ago

Look at this rich guy here that can afford a yard.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Guys, I think I figured it out, the Republicans expected the variables that stores the prices to roll over once they got beyond the max allowed value and reset back to minimum.

The devs seems to have patched that exploit however...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

We need to switch to farming non-avian eggs.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Mammals ain't gonna stop eating dinosaur ovum any time soon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

tbh at this rate, eggs are going to be more expensive than the substitutions

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