Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices NYT Par : Julie Creswell 24 janvier 2025 à 12:03 Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while. © John Taggart for The New York TimesAbout 10 percent of the country’s egg-laying chickens have had to be killed in the last three months to prevent the spread of avian influenza.