Why We Don’t Eat Turkey Eggs – The Surprising Truth
People have been left shocked after they learned why we don’t eat turkey eggs.
While turkeys are a popular choice for holiday feasts like Thanksgiving and Christmas, many people are surprised to realize that their eggs are rarely, if ever, seen on store shelves or breakfast menus.
The causes for this omission boil down to biology, economics, and even some historical misconceptions.
The Biological Reason
We don’t eat turkey eggs for a variety of reasons.
The main issue lies in the turkey’s reproductive habits. Unlike chickens, which can lay an egg almost daily, turkeys are much less productive.
“Turkeys have a longer life cycle, so they need to get to about seven months before they are able to produce laying eggs,”
— Kimmon Williams, National Turkey Federation
In contrast, chickens can begin laying at around five months and produce up to six eggs a week.
