An ongoing bird flu epidemic has forced farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, leading to a serious shortage. The low supply of eggs means customers end up paying quite a bit more than usual at the supermarket. In some places, eggs now cost more than double what they did six months ago.

The average price of a dozen large, grade-A eggs was $4.15 in December, up from $3.65 in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Egg prices were also up more than 36% year-over-year in December, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.

Eggs prices are sky-rocketing. If your wallet is feeling the price hike, here's how you can replace them with plant-based ingredients.

Egg prices have shoppers and restaurants taking a second look as multiple economic factors are driving up the prices of the popular food source. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.