Kochi: The price of broiler chicken has risen to Rs 168 per kg and Rs 256 for meat on Monday. The prices were determined by the Broiler Coordination Committee (BCC), a group of organisations comprising farm owners and sellers in South India. There might be regional differences in the prices. 

Within a month, Rs 35 has increased in chicken price. In December 2023, the price of broiler chicken was less than Rs 100. Within months, the price has increased by 60–70 percent.

A shortage in chicken production due to the harsh summer contributes to the price rise. 

This month, due to the extreme temperature rise, farmers have refrained from raising chickens as they die due to the heat. Out of 1000 chicks, 40 percent die from heatstroke. The availability of chicken has decreased in the states of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. 

Before summer,the price of a broiler chick was Rs 22. Today, the price has increased to around Rs. 58. The farm owners state that this chick will cost up to Rs. 114 when it's fully grown. 

The price of beef and mutton has also increased in the state. Beef with bones is priced at Rs 300 and boneless at Rs 360. The retail price is more than Rs. 400 in some places. Traders have informed that, by next week, the price will be increased by Rs 20 per kg. The price of mutton is around Rs. 800. The retail price is around Rs 900–1,000 in some regions.