"California's Egg Farmers Face Existential Crisis as Avian Flu Wreaks Havoc"

An avian flu outbreak has forced US egg farmers in California to cull millions of birds, causing economic devastation and a spike in egg prices. The highly contagious virus, spread by migratory birds, has led to the destruction of over 1 million birds in Sonoma and Merced counties. Experts attribute the outbreak to climate change disrupting wild bird migration patterns. The poultry industry faces an existential threat, with concerns about backyard flocks spreading the virus to commercial farms. Farmers are implementing strict biosecurity measures, while affected farms are working to recover and rebuild their flocks.