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Egg prices are predicted to increase by 41% this year, and people are thinking about getting their own chickens because of it.
Experts explain you need to factor in chicken feed, the cost of the coop, buying the chicks, and all the time it takes to both harvest the eggs and clean up the mess.
Put that all together, and he says it might be cheaper to just buy the eggs at the store.
Meanwhile, “Good Housekeeping” has some egg substitute ideas.
They suggest a fourth cup of Greek yogurt in place of an egg while baking.
The liquid left over from a can of chickpeas can also be added to recipes or whipped into an aioli-like spread in place of mayonnaise.