FOUNTAIN RUN, Ky. (WBKO) - The price of eggs has increased dramatically over the past year which has left some consumers wondering if owning their own chicken for eggs would be financially beneficial.
One year ago, the average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. was $1.92. Now, the average price for a dozen of eggs is $4.25, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So what’s the deal with the drastic increase?