Bird Flu Scare Plummets Chicken Sales, Mutton Prices Soar

• The bird flu scare in Hyderabad has led to a sharp decline in chicken prices and demand, while mutton prices have surged due to increased consumer shift.
• Poultry vendors face heavy losses, with some struggling to sell even a fraction of their usual stock, while mutton sellers are grappling with soaring demand, especially with Ramzan approaching.
• Restaurants and local eateries are witnessing a significant shift in customer preferences, with mutton becoming the preferred choice, leading to supply shortages and rising prices.

Source: The Hindu, The Hindu