Lucky U.S. chickens fly the coop as coronavirus pandemic hits egg demand GlobeBusiness
“It is a bright spot,” she said. “There’s so many struggling – human and non-human.”
Animal Place typically brings animals to its Northern California refuge by truck from within the state, but received a donation to extend its reach to the Midwest at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars, Sturla said. The group will make the chickens available for adoption after checking their health, she said.Egg prices have shattered after spiking as consumers stocked up at grocery stores at the start of state-imposed lockdowns in March.
About 22% of eggs go to restaurants, hotels or other food-service outlets, said Ken Klippen, president of the National Association of Egg Farmers. “When you lose 22% of your market, it’s painful,” Klippen said. “That’s what we’re going through right now.” Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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