Chicken prices skyrocketing in Telugu States

Hyderabad, May 14:Here is shocking news for Chicken lovers, who will have to shell out more from thier pockets to have the sumptuous dish this summer. Chicken prices shot up in Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Chicken prices are skyrocketing day by day as the prices hiked and have reached nearly 220 rs per kg as the common man is showing agitation to buy chicken from the meat shops.

The chicken prices per Kg gone up by Rs 50 during the last fortnight. Consumers will have to pay Rs 220 per kg skinless chicken against Rs 170 priced before the beginning of the summer.

On Sunday, outlets in various parts of the city sold 1kg broiler chicken anywhere between Rs 200 and Rs 220.

Poultry industry officials says the ensuing Ramzan season begins May 17 and increased input cost was the main reasons for skyrocketing the prices of chicken in the two telugu states.

The industry representatives said sharp decline in production due to heat wave conditions and dying birds in the scorching heat also affected badly the poultry industry this time.