Fears egg prices will soar as farmers scramble to protect flocks from deadly bird flu

Poultry farmers fear a single infection could wipe out entire flocks and dramatically increase egg prices 02:10, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Updated: 02:13, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Eggs (Image: Getty)Fears H5 bird flu could wipe out entire flocks has prompted the poultry industry to bolster protections for farms.Poultry farmers are scrambling to increase biosecurity measures amid fears a single infection could spell the end for thousands of birds and see egg prices spike across the country. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyWhile there have so far been no reports of the deadly avian flu infecting any birds in Australian commercial poultry farms, the first mass mortality event was confirmed Down Under on Monday with the deaths of dozens of wild greater crested terns, found on an island in South Australia.The event follows testing of samples from dead and sick birds detected by aerial surveillance on an island called Baudin Rocks, abou...