Poultry companies in Egypt have experienced a significant price drop in chicks, with selling prices falling from 3 pounds to 5.5 pounds in most companies. Prices have also increased for some brands, but overall, the selling price has decreased. The annual production of chicks in the local market is 1.4 billion, while the market includes 2 billion chickens annually. The production of table eggs is 13 billion annually, and the market requires up to 1.5 million tons of feed monthly.