The Real Reason We Don’t Eat Turkey Eggs

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Ever noticed you never eat turkey eggs — even during Thanksgiving? It’s not because they taste bad. In fact, their yolks are richer and creamier than chicken eggs. But the real reasons are all about biology, cost, and some bizarre history. From low egg production and high farming costs to ancient myths about leprosy, turkey eggs never stood a chance in your grocery cart. Discover why these rare eggs are a luxury few ever get to try — and how bird flu is making turkeys even more expensive today! WooGlobe Ref : WGA598667 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Ever wondered why we never see turkey eggs in grocery stores or on the Thanksgiving table?

00:05Turns out there's a surprising reason, and it's not just taste.

00:08Turkeys lay only one or two eggs a week, while chickens crank out one almost every day.

00:14And they take longer to mature—seven months compared to a chicken's five.

00:18Plus, turkeys eat more, need bigger space, and cost way more to raise.

00:23So how much for a turkey egg?

00:25Try three oller each. That's $36 a dozen.

00:28And that's why farmers stick with chickens.

00:31Even though chefs say turkey yolks are richer and creamier, it's not enough to make them mainstream.

00:36And believe it or not, in the 1600s, some Europeans feared turkey eggs could cause leprosy.

00:41Yeah, that didn't help their popularity.

00:44Back in the day, fancy spots like Delmonico's served them scrambled and poached.

00:48But by the 20th century, chickens ruled the egg world—cheap, fast, and efficient.

00:54Now, turkey eggs are rare.

00:55And with bird flu hitting over two million turkeys this year alone, prices are only climbing.

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