Chickens lay eggs of different colors primarily due to their genetics. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Cracking the mystery on chicken eggs

Breakfast charcuterie board. (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)
With avian influenza cases rising again, with egg prices also rise? (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

With avian flu on the rise again, will egg prices follow?

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
The eggs you dye for Easter should ideally be on the smaller side for the best results. Larger eggs will tend to be splotchier and less uniform in color. (Adam Russell/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Eggs to dye for, eggs to eat

Egg prices are up which is typical for the period prior to the Easter holiday, but still lower than what consumers paid in February. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.)