In other words: Chicken prices have remained stable because broiler producers have had an easier time keeping up with demand. Egg-laying chickens have fared much worse, accounting for more than 75 percent of all the birds affected by the outbreak between Feb. 8, 2022, and Jan. 29.

A shortage of chicken meat isn't on the menu for the U.S., experts said, even as eggs remain relatively expensive and in short supply nationwide. At least not due to bird flu-related shortages. Still,

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is inheriting what could be the worst chicken and egg crisis in decades. Fixing it is among her top priorities.