You didn't mention your chicken breed nor the average amount of eggs this breed normally lays within a years time. Expected point of lay and at what age you can expect them to start their laying cycle is important. I also firmly believe weather has a direct effect in deterring or accelerating...
I can honestly say we haven't checked grocery store prices as yet. I sell to our egg customers @ $1.75 per dozen but usually get $2.00 and told to keep the change. Surprisingly, there has been no egg shortage here as yet.
The whole state canceled any bird shows and County fair activities...
My apologies! I had no idea the numbers had risen that high. Devastating to say the least. I consider myself lucky that nothing has been reported yet in our state. I have been watching my birds like a hawk.
Wow! Judging from the egg basket photo used for this thread, this person has a few chicken breeds. So much color and size! Beautiful display. We are down to 6 hens right now with a whole bunch of juveniles to start laying at any time now. We make good use of a mini refrigerator in the garage and...