Egg prices at Bellingham stores in December ranged from $2.47 to $5.29 per dozen. By Jan. 2, the same brands ranged from $3.49 to $6.99. The egg shortage and price increase is blamed on a recent bird flu outbreak, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Eggs are in short supply in California and high priced due to bird flu, laws, high labor and supply costs, and increased consumption

Some grocery stores are reporting a limited egg supply due to avian influenza, which is also known as bird flu.

Some grocery store shelves have been without eggs in recent weeks. What is causing the shortage, and when will it ease?

A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.

If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you’ve probably noticed there’s less eggs on the shelves. That’s because of a shortage currently caused by Avian Flu, also known as the Bird Flu. The North Carolina Egg Association said more than 40 million egg-laying hens have been effected by Avian Flu.

Avian Influenza, which has killed millions of egg-laying hens is causing a major nationwide egg shortage. According to Waialua Fresh Eggs, the U.S. required about 340 million egg-laying hens to feed the country.