North Idaho egg farmers scramble to meet demand
Sydney, a member of the Jewel Lake Ranch family, cuddles with her favorite hen, Pearl.
Photo courtesy of Michelle Paxton
Farm-fresh eggs from Jewel Lake Ranch in southern Bonner County.
Photo courtesy of Michelle Paxton
Gus, a Jewel Lake Ranch laying hen, right, snuggles with Huey the rooster.
Photo courtesy of Michelle Paxton
Jewel Lake Ranch in southern Bonner County has been selling fresh eggs to locals for some time, and they typically have enough left over to share with friends and neighbors.
But skyrocketing egg prices combined with shortages in many area grocery stores have left the ranch struggling to keep up with demand, owner Michelle Paxton said.
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