00:02An unexpected consequence of a deadly outbreak.
00:05The global impact of bird flu on shuttlecock production sending prices soaring.
00:11When it started it was about $26 about six years ago, but now it's $71.
00:18Mass culling of ducks and geese in shuttlecock producing countries like China has put pressure on supply.
00:25Synthetics an unpopular option.
00:27The feathers one is true to flies, that's why I quite like flying with this feather one.
00:32Local sporting clubs have been feeling the impact for years.
00:36Some say they are spending thousands of dollars on shuttles every four to six months, if they can find them
00:42at all.
00:43I have found looking at some of the shuttlecots, especially feather ones, one of our main suppliers don't have any
00:49at the moment.
00:51Keen players willing to bear the cost.
00:54I think the feather flies go up, I still play with the feathers.
00:59Cool, bye guys.
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