Canadian shoppers are facing a poultry predicament as chicken prices continue to climb, forcing many to reconsider their grocery choices.

The spike, most noticeable since the end of September, has retailers and experts sounding the alarm over supply chain disruptions and looming cost increases.

Johannes Wildenborg, owner of Master Meats in Calgary, says the price hike has been particularly steep for chicken thighs.

“Looking around 12 to 15 per cent. Interestingly enough, the biggest increase has been on chicken thighs… chicken thighs are almost 20 per cent higher,” he noted.

The culprit? Avian flu outbreaks across Canada and the United States have led to widespread culling, reducing supply and driving up costs.

“It’s hard to explain to a customer, ‘I’m sorry we don’t have chicken thig

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