'The hens suffocated': Fewer, smaller eggs are the double effect of France's scorching summer
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Le Monde
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'The hens suffocated': Fewer, smaller eggs are the double effect of France's scorching summer
Episodes of extreme heat have exposed stark differences in how well poultry farms are equipped to adapt, with up to 2% of the country’s laying hens dying during the June heatwave alone. Beyond excess mortality, the heat also reduces egg production and results in smaller eggs, causing further losses for farmers.
