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Podcast: 李老師陪你探索英文世界 Exploring English with Ms. Lee
Episode: EP198 | 🥚 「蛋」然無存時,該「雞」極應變🐓
Description: 你是雞蛋控嗎?你想發揮DIY精神來吃自己養的雞所生的蛋嗎?
也許下一波缺蛋潮、蛋價波動、甚至有禽流感時,有間公司已經明白你想要什麼囉❤️
Due to the spread(蔓延) of a highly contagious(具傳染性的) strain of bird flu(禽流感), or avian influenza(禽流感), there’s a tight supply(供應短缺) of eggs in stores across the US. True to its DIY spirit(自己動手的精神), many people have turned to(求助於) raising their own egg-laying hens(產蛋母雞) in their own backyard for solution(解決方案). As a result(結果), a company called Rent the Chicken is experiencing a never-seen-before(前所未有的) demand(需求) for their products(產品)—mainly egg-laying hens(產蛋母雞).
For the price(價格) of around $850, you get to rent(租用) two egg-laying hens(產蛋母雞) for six months, which will give you 8-14 eggs per week(每週8到14顆蛋). The company will also provide(提供) you with a standard(標準的) chicken coop(雞舍), 100 pounds(100磅) of chicken feed(雞飼料), and a quick guide(快速指南) for taking care of(照顧) your chickens(雞隻).
If you can afford to splurge(負擔得起揮霍), there’s also the deluxe rental package(豪華租賃方案) that can go up to $1500, and with that price tag(價格...