The largest outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. history has driven up egg prices and raised concerns about a human pandemic, though C.D.C. experts say the risk of that is low.
Category: Chickens
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U.S. Considers Vaccinating Chickens Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
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Egg Shortages Are Driving Demand for Raise-at-Home Chickens
The New York Times – Business:People are snapping up chickens that are “heavy layers” in response to egg inflation. The chick situation holds lessons about the broader economy.
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40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a Philadelphia Man Cheered His City
The New York Times – Sports:Alexander Tominsky was on an epic quest to give Philadelphia something to celebrate, but he said he felt relieved to be done with the challenge. “My body is ready to repair,” he said.