Egging for Easter: Salzburg remains supplied despite the chicken crisis!

Egging for Easter: Salzburg remains supplied despite the chicken crisis!

In Salzburg there is no risk of an egg shortage, especially not before the upcoming Easter holidays. Despite global bottlenecks, as they were last reported from the USA, regional production in Salzburg ensures a stable supply. According to the Chamber of Agriculture, around 42 million eggs are produced in Salzburg annually, with 117 companies with a total of 141,000 laying hens. Managing Director Christoph Buttenhauser from the Salzburgerland-Ei marketing company confirmed that regional egg supply is secured beyond all expectations this year. "There is no reason for concerns that the eggs go out," said Buttenhauser. 

effective measures for animal health

The current stable obligation, which has been considered to combat the poultry plague in the city and Flachgau since November 2024, has proven to be effective. Agricultural Councilor Josef Schwaiger (ÖVP) emphasized that these regulations help to ensure the health of the chickens and thus the productivity of the companies. "We have enough hens in Salzburg to offer the regional products on the shelves and the direct marketers," said Schwaiger. Interestingly, estimates assume that there are several thousand non -registered minor attitudes of chickens in Salzburg, which also contribute to egg production. According to the Chamber of Agriculture, around 4,000 farms in the region keep at least one chicken.

The economic activities related to egg production in Salzburg not only ensure local care, but also the quality of the products. 100 percent of the fresh eggs offered in the trade comes from Austrian production. In view of the quality and reliability of the domestic farmers, the Schwaiger assessment, the Easter holidays for consumers are not associated with any major bottlenecks. Salzburg expects both the market and consumers with a colorful, regional Easter basket.

The ORF Salzburg and the agricultural chamber reported for further details on this topic Salzburg .