Abstract blurred image of big red arrow growing on egg background. Bar charts and charts. Food ... [+] prices rose. Inflation concept. retail. Finance. stock market. shop. Egg prices have surged, putting intense pressure on independent as well as franchised restaurants that rely on them daily.

As egg prices continue to soar across the United States, an unexpected solution is emerging—renting chickens. More Americans are turning to temporary backyard hens to secure a steady supply of fresh eggs without the long-term commitment of poultry farming.