As egg prices continue to climb, local businesses are feeling the strain. Restaurants and bakeries that rely on eggs for their signature dishes are navigating increased costs and supply challenges.

Egg lovers are getting creative. A private company — RentTheChicken.com — offers to connect consumers across the country to suppliers that rent out laying hens and portable coops, with prices ranging from about $500 to $1,000 for a seven-month rental.

One way to deal with the egg shortage: backyard chickens. Why it matters: When egg prices skyrocket, more Americans consider getting — and even renting — their own chickens. Bradley Wood, aka Farmer Brad,

Egg prices are high across the country, record highs according to an article by the Associated Press. Breakfast spots in Wichita are feeling the change. Many, like Riverside Cafe, are working to offset costs.

Indeed, America is in the middle of an egg shortage, as CNN reported in January. The sight of empty refrigerator shelves is a reminder of a dystopic reality in which baking, enjoying breakfast or making fried rice is no longer a possibility — or comes with a hefty price.