Hoppin Down the Bunny Trail is Going to Cost You

(Washington, DC)  —  The price of eggs is at a record level ahead of Easter.  The average price of a dozen eggs is now at an all-time high of six dollars and 23 cents while soaring cocoa prices are making chocolate more expensive.

Economists warn that prices could go even higher in the weeks ahead.  Some consumers are looking for alternatives to eggs this year, and plan to dye marshmallows or potatoes, or use plastic eggs bought in craft stores instead.

Trae Bodge, who runs a smart shopping website, says egg prices hit a record high last month, and adds that merchants are taking their time in lowering egg prices.

Animal shelters and animal rescue groups are urging parents not to give their children bunnies and baby chicks as Easter gifts.  Experts say buying or adopting a live animal because it might be cute, often leads to the animals being abandoned when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to properly care for the pets.