At the beginning of April 2025 in Pittsburgh, prices for a dozen eggs range from $5 to $8 depending on where you shop. With Easter quickly approaching, that’s a problem. Your deviled eggs, hard boiled eggs for coloring, and quiches could cost you a pretty penny by the time you make enough for your whole family. There are solutions though that could help you to save a little money and make you feel a whole lot better about the food you’re eating too.
How to Avoid the Increasing Price of Eggs in Pittsburgh
Rent the Chicken
If you’ve ever wanted fresh eggs but were worried about the commitment to raising chickens, Rent the Chicken is a way you can experience this without the stress. This program provides you with everything you need from the living space to the feed. You can house 2, 3, or 4 hens that’ll give you anywhere between 8 to 28 eggs per week. Even better, if something unfortunate were to happen and a chicken dies from something other than neglect, the company will replace the chicken for free.
Egg Substitutions
While egg substitutions aren’t quite the same thing as indulging in eggs, they can come in handy in a pinch and work perfectly in recipes that require eggs. Some egg substitutes come in a carton in the store but there are actually other ingredients you can use within recipes too. Applesauce, bananas, chia seeds, silken tofu, and yogurt are just a few of the possible substitutes.
Market Wagon Egg Delivery
While you could drive to a Pittsburgh farm and purchase directly, sometimes the time investment can seem too high. Instead, get farm fresh eggs delivered by Market Wagon. Here you can choose which local farm you would like to buy from with no subscription requirement. Outside of eggs, you can also order other fresh produce and locally-raised meats.
CSA Egg Shares
Community Supported Agriculture programs are a way for citizens to support local farms while investing in a share of their land. Pittsburgh Pastures is currently running a CSA program for eggs that guarantees you four dozen eggs per month for six months. This means even in those times where there is a limited supply of eggs, you can rest assured that your dozen will still be available for pickup.
Coupon Shopping
When worse comes to worst, there are always coupons available that can make your shopping experience at least a bit cheaper. The Krazy Coupon Lady keeps a list of all the coupons you can currently use for eggs and egg substitutes. Every now and then you can even find a coupon where you can get a dozen eggs for a dollar, which right now feels like a miracle.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Mettfluencer Mett Lifestyle
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