There is No Bird Flu Outbreak
Let’s start with a simple truth: there is no bird flu outbreak. At least, not in the way we’re being sold. What there is, however, is a carefully orchestrated narrative designed to manipulate markets, inflate prices, and condition the public to accept scarcity as the new normal. The so-called “bird flu” is not a crisis of nature; it’s a crisis of control. And while millions of birds are being culled, and the price of eggs skyrockets, we’re left to wonder: who benefits from this chaos?
The story is always the same. A virus emerges—or is said to emerge—and suddenly, entire industries are thrown into disarray. Farmers are forced to destroy their flocks, grocery store shelves grow emptier by the day, and consumers are left scrambling to adapt. But let’s not forget: this isn’t the first time we’ve been here. The “bird flu” narrative has been recycled more times than a cheap plastic bottle, and each time, the outcome is eerily similar. Prices soar, profits surge for a select few, and the rest of us are left holding the bag.
What’s particularly galling is the sheer scale of the culling. Millions upon millions of birds, allegedly infected or at risk, are being destroyed en masse. But here’s the question no one seems to be asking: how many of these birds are actually sick? And where, exactly, is the evidence of this supposed widespread outbreak? The criteria for culling are often vague, and the testing methods are shrouded in opacity. Could it be that the “outbreak” is being exaggerated to justify the mass destruction of livestock? And if so, to what end?
The answer, as always, lies in the numbers. Egg prices have surged to unprecedented levels, with some regions seeing increases of over 300%. For the average consumer, this is a crushing blow. Eggs, once a staple of affordability, are now a luxury item. But for those who control the supply chain, it’s a windfall. The fewer birds there are, the higher the prices climb. And the higher the prices climb, the more profit flows into the hands of a select few.
But it’s not just about money. It’s about power. By creating artificial scarcity, those in control of the narrative can manipulate public behavior. They can condition us to accept higher prices as inevitable. They can normalize the idea that food shortages are just a part of life. And, most insidiously, they can reinforce the notion that we are powerless in the face of these so-called “crises.”
The truth is, we’re not powerless. We’re being played. The “bird flu outbreak” is a manufactured crisis, designed to keep us distracted while the real game is played behind closed doors. It’s a game of control, of profit, of power. And until we start asking the right questions—until we start demanding transparency and accountability—we’ll continue to be pawns in their game.
The End Game?
First, consider the economic angle. Eggs are a commodity, and like any commodity, their value is tied to supply and demand. By artificially reducing the supply—through mass culling, fear-mongering, or other means—those in control of the market can drive prices to astronomical levels. This isn’t just about making a quick profit; it’s about reshaping the entire food economy. When eggs become a luxury item, other protein sources follow suit. The ripple effect is staggering, and the resulting inflation benefits those who hold the reins of production and distribution.
But economics is only part of the story. The removal of eggs from the market serves a broader, more strategic purpose: it destabilizes the food supply. A destabilized food supply creates dependency. When people can no longer rely on affordable, accessible sources of nutrition, they become more vulnerable to centralized control. They look to governments, corporations, and global institutions for solutions—solutions that often come with strings attached. In this way, the scarcity of eggs is not just a market manipulation; it’s a tool of social engineering.
Then there’s the psychological impact. Eggs are a symbol of normalcy. They are a constant in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. By disrupting their availability, those in power send a clear message: nothing is stable, nothing is certain. This erosion of trust in the food supply creates a sense of helplessness, making people more susceptible to authoritarian measures. After all, when you’re worried about feeding your family, you’re less likely to question other, more intrusive forms of control.
But perhaps the most alarming reason for targeting eggs is their role in self-sufficiency. Eggs represent independence. A backyard chicken coop can provide a family with a steady, renewable source of food. This kind of self-reliance is a threat to centralized systems of control. By removing eggs from the equation—whether through culling, regulation, or fear—they push people further away from independence and closer to dependence on industrialized, corporate-controlled food systems.
In this light, the so-called “bird flu outbreak” is not just about birds or eggs. It’s about power. It’s about who controls the food supply, who dictates what we eat, and who profits from our need to survive. By removing the availability of eggs, they are not just taking away a source of nutrition; they are taking away a piece of our autonomy.
The question we must ask ourselves is this: how far are we willing to let this go? How much of our freedom are we willing to sacrifice in the name of convenience, or fear, or false security? The removal of eggs is a warning, a glimpse into a future where every bite we take comes with a price—not just in dollars, but in liberty. They have been doing the same to beef. What’s next?
The Nutritional Lifeline of Eggs
Eggs are not just food; they are a lifeline. Packed with high-quality protein, essential fats, and a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods available to humanity. When eaten raw, they provide substances that are cancer preventing, and protect the cellular system by binding with free-radical toxicity in the gut and liver. They are a complete protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids our bodies cannot produce on their own. They are rich in choline, which supports brain health, and vitamin B12, which is critical for nerve function and energy production. They are a source of healthy fats, including omega-3s, which are vital for heart health and cognitive function. For billions of people around the world, eggs are not a luxury—they are a necessity.
But what happens when this nutritional lifeline is severed? What happens when the poorest among us—those who rely on eggs as a cheap, accessible source of sustenance—are suddenly priced out of the market? The answer is as stark as it is devastating: malnutrition, weakened immune systems, and a deepening cycle of poverty, wherein these people turn to processed unhealthy foods.
The poorest populations are always the hardest hit by food shortages and price hikes. For families living on the edge of survival, eggs are often the difference between a meal and hunger, between health and illness. When the price of eggs triples or quadruples overnight, these families are forced to make impossible choices. Do they spend their limited income on eggs, or do they sacrifice nutrition to pay for rent, medicine, or school fees? The result is a reduction in access to essential nutrients, leading to a cascade of health problems that disproportionately affect children, the elderly, and the vulnerable. To replace eggs, one may turn to other sources of food, such as meat. Yet, meat, while beneficial on its own terms, cannot replace the egg.
By disrupting the availability of eggs, those in power are not just raising prices—they are eroding the health and resilience of the poorest populations. This is not an accident; it is a calculated move. When you control the food supply, you control the people. And when you remove access to affordable, nutrient-dense foods like eggs, you create a population that is weaker, more dependent, and easier to manipulate. With this in mind, it becomes readily apparent: the supposed plan of RFK Jr. to make raw milk legally available is a pipe dream that will NEVER happen in the USA. Are you kidding me?
Ultimately, it will never happen because there is far too much liability. All it will take is some ‘little Timmy’ to supposedly get ‘sick’ and die from E. Coli or salmonella ‘poisoning’, and everyone will lose their collective minds, and raw milk will be blamed and banned once again. Furthermore, even if it was legalized, these companies will charge a premium for raw milk, even though it is cheaper to produce. Will they beat my price of $3 a gallon for raw milk from my local farm? Not a chance!
The implications of this are chilling. A malnourished population is less productive, less able to advocate for itself, and more reliant on external systems for survival. It is a population that is easier to control. And while the wealthy can absorb the rising costs of food—the same people who have their own space stations—the poor are left to bear the brunt of this engineered scarcity. The gap between the haves and the have-nots widens, and the cycle of poverty becomes even harder to break.
But this is not inevitable. The removal of eggs from the diets of the poorest is not a natural disaster; it is a man-made crisis. And like any man-made crisis, it can be resisted. We must demand transparency in the food supply chain. We must support local farmers and sustainable agriculture. We must push back against the narratives that justify mass culling and artificial scarcity. And we must ensure that nutrient-dense foods like eggs remain accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few. And above all, for the love of God, people must understand that viruses have a reason and a cause for existing, and that the culling of millions of birds who are not even sick, is not the answer.
The truth is, we don’t have a bird flu problem; we have a pollution and industrial farming problem, societal greed, and a problem with power and control at the highest levels of government. And until we address these issues, the cycle of outbreaks and so-called outbreaks will continue. We need stronger environmental protections that reduce pollution levels, not weaker ones. We need sustainable farming practices that prioritize animal welfare and environmental health over profit margins. And we need to hold corporations and policymakers accountable for the damage they’re causing.
Jeff Green
Egg production peaked in 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic. Production declined slightly from 112 billion to 110 billion in 2024. So that equates to a percentage decline of 1.8%
According to US Census Bureau projections during that same period the US population increase by an estimated 2.4%.
The number of egg layers (hens) in the US remained largely stable over this period. 2022 was the only year that there was a statistically significant decrease in the number of egg layers and it relatively modest. Egg layer capacity declined from 382 million at year end 2021 to 375 by the end of 2022. That's a decrease of 2%.
Cal-Maine Foods, a NASDAQ listed food products company, is the USA's largest producer of hard shelled eggs. They own Eggland's Best. For the past 3 years they have been on an acquisition spree gobbling up several smaller egg producers such as Fassio Egg Farms and ISE America. Cal-Maine's annual egg layer counts have remained steady since 2022 hovering right around 44 million.
Cal-Maine's stock price (CALM), an ironic ticker considering the constant turmoil in the industry, was stuck in a consolidation channel for several years between late 2015 and mid 2021. The stock went nowhere. Prior to that the stock went on quite a run during the Obama years finally creating during the HPAI viral outbreak of 2014-2015. The stock price doubled during that outbreak and then went sideways until 2021.
Thanks to Bidenflation and a fortuitous bird flue outbreak in 2022 the stock zoomed from $36 in 2021 to $116 by December of 2024, a near tripling. Biden was great for the egg industry just like another Democrat, Obama, was a decade earlier.
Since Trump's inauguration CALM has fallen off the cliff with the stock down 20% since late January.
As detailed by a research paper from economists that was published by the Federal Reserve 2 years ago approximately half of the rise in goods prices in 2021-2022 could be explained by corporate margin expansion. In other words, corporations took advantage of consumers' tolerance for higher prices by paddng their profit margins. They were able to do this because wayward and unwise government spending, stimulus checks and overgenerous extended unemployment benefits, made consumers less sensitive to pirce increases. The government's money printing induced inflation provided a convenient subterfuge to mask corporate "greedflation".
In the case of Cal-Maine the company's profit margin averaged 6% from the end of 2009 until mid 2014. During the HPAI outbreak the profit margin shot up to a peak of 18.05% by the end of 2015. It then fell to negative 5.41% in late summer 2017 and averaged about 1% until taking off once again in 2022. Cal-Maine's profit margin peaked in early 2023 at 24.85% and at the end of 2024 it remained slightly above 20%.
So to close, there is no egg shortage. The rise in prices is due to a combination of Bidenflation (deficit spending) and corporate greed (margin expansion). Immigration is probably a factor but is partially offset by the mRNA vaccine mass die off. The bird flu fearmongering is an exploitable smokescreen that the egg industry hides behind to push through margin boosting price increases.
Due to political considerations and realities the egg industry will not find the Trump administration to be helpful alley. The benefit-cost ratio does not favor a scenario whereby Trump truns a blind eye to the politically damaging actions of this rapacious industry. These margins will come crashing down, one way or another.
Great article. There would be a lot to comment.
They do the same with other species. "Mad cow" and "swine flu", to cover the three main species farmed by humans.
It's always the same: use a ridiculous excuse to kill massive numbers of animals and make the prices of animal foods increase so that the health of the population decreases. Animal foods are the most nutritious and therefore the healthiest. People will have more nutritional deficiencies and therefore more disease. Then of course if the population gets sick they can blame it on some virus, either the same that they used as an excuse to kill the animals, to close the circle, or another of their choice to cause "pandemics" and restrictions of freedoms, such as "lockdowns".