Bird flu outbreaks are driving egg prices higher across the country… and right here in Connecticut. Some stores in the state are selling a dozen eggs for nearly $7. Infected poultry are being culled, limiting supply and pushing prices up. Experts say the national average for eggs has now topped $4, the highest since early 2023. While the risk to humans remains low, those watching it all closely now warn that continued outbreaks could keep prices unstable in the months ahead