This slower production rate, combined with the fact that turkeys require more space and feed, significantly increases the cost of farming them for eggs.
Experts estimate that a single turkey egg would need to be sold for at least $3.00 to make a profit, making a dozen cost about $36.
In comparison, a dozen chicken eggs typically cost just a few dollars.
Nutritionally, turkey eggs are heavier than chicken eggs, packing roughly double the calories and fat, along with triple the cholesterol.
According to Slate, while some chefs have praised their rich, creamy yolks for making superior sauces, this culinary advantage hasn’t been enough to create widespread demand.
Historically, turkeys are native to North America and were a significant food source for Indigenous tribes long before chickens arrived with European settlers in the 1500s.
As early Europeans encountered turkeys in the New World, they were intrigued enough to bring the birds back home.
Yet, misinformation soon spread, particularly in France, that these eggs might be linked to leprosy, which discouraged their consumption.
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