Many people wonder, especially at the end of the year when turkey is part of holiday meals, why we eat chicken, quail, and duck eggs, but not those from this large bird. The truth is that many people have never even seen a turkey egg.
But it doesn’t seem to make much sense – they are birds that lay eggs and their meat is very similar to chicken. Moreover, according to those who have had the chance to try them, turkey eggs are perfectly edible and very tasty.
So why don’t we see turkey eggs in supermarkets or eat them regularly?
Well, a video posted on YouTube by the channel Self-Sufficient Backyard, which already has over 4 million views (proving that many people have the same question), explains the reasons why we don’t eat turkey eggs.
According to the video, one reason is the size of the eggs, which makes them difficult to handle, package, and store. Another issue is that turkeys are not as prolific as chickens – chickens lay eggs almost daily, while turkeys lay at most twice a week.
Finally, raising turkeys is more expensive than raising chickens, which in the end would make the price of turkey eggs unviable for the final consumer.
Many internet users who commented on the video said they had already tried the delicacy, which only makes those who haven’t even more curious.
“They taste like chicken eggs. I have turkeys. They only lay eggs seasonally, usually starting in March and continuing through June to August. They can lay about 60 eggs a year. They are about twice the size of a chicken egg. Make excellent omelets. They are harder to crack, with a thicker shell and membrane,” one explained.
“They taste exactly like chicken eggs. Much bigger. The only difference is that the shell is much harder to crack. So good,” wrote another.
“I was raised on turkey eggs… I come from a region in Canada where we raised turkeys. In Valcartier, turkey eggs used to be much cheaper than any other kind of egg,” said a third.
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