Egg prices are largely returning to earth, but the effects from their sky-high adventure are still rolling through the US. Take Tractor Supply Co.'s annual baby chick sales event, which the company says it's halfway through and on track for a record-breaking year. The previous sales record in 2023 was more than 11 million birds. "We're seeing continued momentum from our core customers, who are expanding their flock, alongside strong engagement this year from new customers," CEO Hal Lawton said on an earnings call Thursday. Lawton added that many of these new customers were drawn to backyard poultry by high egg prices and a desire to "take more control of their food supply." Click the link in our bio to read more about how egg prices have led to an increased number of people raising poultry. Story by Dominick Reuter (Credit: Dominick Reuter/Business Insider) #eggprices #chickens #inflation