Egg shortage in WA to linger for a few months after perfect storm of events
Western Australia's commercial egg industry is warning a tight local supply of eggs on supermarket shelves could last more than six months. Key points: The WA egg industry says a perfect storm of factors has tightened supply Producers warn the looming egg shortage could last several months Consumers are encouraged to be patient as the industry scrambles to increase supply The shortage has been the result of fluctuating demand for product during the pandemic, supply chain disruptions impacting the movement of goods across Australia and extreme weather conditions. WA's Commercial Egg Producers Association president Ian Wilson said the shortage was driven by a perfect storm of events. Margaret River egg producer Jan Harwood said hens lay fewer eggs when under stress, and recent hot weather had worsened the shortage. "I can't see the egg shortage turning around under six months, because it takes that long for a chicken that's hatched to get to the egg-laying stage," Ms Harwood said.
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