Core Viewpoint - The price of white feather chickens has experienced significant fluctuations, with prices dropping below 3 yuan/kg in early July and rising to 3.7 yuan/kg by August, leading to a supply-demand imbalance in the market [2]. Group 1: Price Fluctuations - The price of chicken chicks has surged from 1.5 yuan to 4.2 yuan per chick due to supply shortages [2][4]. - In Shandong, the price of chicken chicks has increased by over 300% in just over a month, with specific cases reporting a rise from July [8][9]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Increased demand for chicken farming has been noted, particularly as the weather becomes more suitable for raising white feather chickens [6]. - The rise in meat chicken prices, which increased by 15% in July, has driven farmers to replenish their stocks, further straining the supply of chicks [11]. Group 3: Industry Responses - Some breeding farms are implementing measures to reduce feed costs, improve chick survival rates, and lower feed-to-meat ratios to cope with rising chick prices [7]. - In response to previous losses, some breeding farms have resorted to extreme measures such as culling breeding chickens, which has exacerbated the supply shortage of chicks [4]. Group 4: Market Trends - The comprehensive selling price of domestic white feather meat chicken products rose from 8260 yuan/ton to 8420 yuan/ton in July, indicating increased purchasing enthusiasm from slaughterhouses [13].