Why does it feel like I'm reading articles about egg prices virtually every day. I don't get why anyone cares this much.
this post was submitted on 27 Feb 2025
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We got chickens when facing an egg crisis here in NZ. Lovely little animals. It's been nice being able to look after and care for these creatures, knowing they are living the good life whilst consuming their eggs. Much more useful than my dumb dog.
Yes, but isn’t the upkeep of chickens pricey? People I know that raise them say it is. I don’t have chickens, so I’m not sure. Maybe it’s different in America?
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I switched everyone to oatmeal breakfasts and leftovers in flour tortilla. Haven't had complaints. I also have done mild( half a jalapeno for flavor) chilaquiles in a torta, or sub sandwich bread, for a savory breakfast.
I use avocado for creamyness and use whatever protein leftovers I have.
If eggs were 6/dozen, and prices rose to 10/dozen... that's already a 40% increase.
so like....
yeah. I'd take that bet.
what even is math
you're right. it's actually a 66% increase. Still. point stands. it's a bet I'd win.
… except it’s not.
$6 * 1.40 = $8.40
So these monsters are screwing us on the price of eggs and the math on the price of eggs!
Uh...I don't think that's right. 40% of 6 is 2.4, so it'd be $8.40/dozen
Granted, I agree that $10 a dozen seems very possible at this point
I'm regularly seeing $12+
For me it's more in the 6-10 range, the cheapest store brand are 5 something. They're saying wholesale is averaging $8 at this point
I remember buying a pack of 18 for $0.30 (pre-covid) and now the same pack cost $9-$10
Can you buy egg futures? Because that's one heck of an APR!
Don't worry, shit is already priced in. Even if it goes up, you still won't make money.
There going to hit a dollar an egg some places in Seattle at this rate
$0.75 at the Fred Meyers already, it's already getting ridiculous.
Now the minimum wage will be measured in eggs
Guys, I think I figured it out, the Republicans expected the variables that stores the prices to roll over once they got beyond the max allowed value and reset back to minimum.
The devs seems to have patched that exploit however...
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Look at this rich guy here that can afford a yard.
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We need to switch to farming non-avian eggs.
Mammals ain't gonna stop eating dinosaur ovum any time soon.
I can’t afford that.
tbh at this rate, eggs are going to be more expensive than the substitutions