Live chicken trade prices in Minas Gerais have experienced a second price increase in a week, reaching R$5.35/kg, a 2.88% rise from the previous price of R$5.20/kg. The first price increase since August was only five cents, but the recent increase was 10 cents. This results in a 9.18% increase over 12 months and 13.83% increase year-to-date. Despite these increases, the price of chicken from Minas Gerais remains almost 20% below the record reached in August and September, marking the lowest prices of the last nine months. These price changes, occurring at an inappropriate time for market stability, may continue into the coming week.