Why don't we eat turkey eggs and what happens to them all?

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We are here at work and everyone is hotly debating this question.Why aren't turkey eggs sold in supermarkets like chicken eggs? Please help us answer this question.
 

Rudee

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A quick Google search brought the following:

Turkey eggs are edible and taste similar to chicken eggs. One of the main reasons turkey eggs are not sold to consumers is the size of the eggs. Recipes are designed for the amount of liquid in a chicken egg. The weight of one large chicken egg is 50 grams while the weight of one turkey egg is 79 grams. Such a difference in recipes would be dreadful to the final results, especially baked products. Another reason turkey eggs are not on the market is that turkey producers utilize the turkey eggs for production rather than selling the eggs
 

Eli

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Weird, never thought about that before..

Interesting answer, too......
 

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Originally posted by: Rudee
A quick Google search brought the following:

Turkey eggs are edible and taste similar to chicken eggs. One of the main reasons turkey eggs are not sold to consumers is the size of the eggs. Recipes are designed for the amount of liquid in a chicken egg. The weight of one large chicken egg is 50 grams while the weight of one turkey egg is 79 grams. Such a difference in recipes would be dreadful to the final results, especially baked products. Another reason turkey eggs are not on the market is that turkey producers utilize the turkey eggs for production rather than selling the eggs


They actually tried it in the little-known second matrix, between the first matrix, or "perfect world" matrix, and the one we're using now. It was a disaster. None of the recipes worked anymore. The economies of entire nations collapsed because of this. Widespread famine ensued. Entire crops were lost.

This is actually starting to happen in this matrix as well, but in response to the fact that hotdogs are sold in packs of ten, while buns are sold in packs of eight. It's kind of a disgrace at this point. You would think we would learn our lesson the third time, but I guess not.

 

Grey

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I am beginning to think Lirion has to much time on his hands tonight. All the replies he is making are to well thought out!
 

cavemanmoron

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Lol,some good answers,keep em coming my co-workers are cracking up:)

well i have not ever even thought about it!

how about using the turkey eggs,for omlets>?
 

conjur

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Maybe it's cheaper to house a bunch of chickens to get their eggs than it is turkeys. They are, after all, much smaller birds.
 

Bleep

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Just a little side note about turkeys. You guys know that turkies have testicles that are great to eat like bull fries but really small?
We have a couple of bars here that sell turkey fries which are in fact turkey nuts.
want to buy some go HERE

Bleep
 

Tom

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well, turkeys may not lay as maney eggs as chickens, and taking eggs from turkeys is more dangerous to the eggman.

plus those little bumps in the fridge are the wrong size for turkey eggs.
 

SagaLore

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Okay I'll try another guess, although the recipe reason is the primary one and also the fact they use them to make more turkeys -

Turkey eggs are bigger, therefore a much lesser quantity is layed, but the ratio of eggs that break during collection, processing, and delivery is higher because of their large size. Chickens are very docile, whereas a turkey is agressive and will attack you. Turkey eggs are more delicate and take longer to hatch, so to ensure everyone gets a turkey for thanksgiving there aren't many left for omelettes.
 

EvilYoda

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Originally posted by: Bleep
Just a little side note about turkeys. You guys know that turkies have testicles that are great to eat like bull fries but really small?
We have a couple of bars here that sell turkey fries which are in fact turkey nuts.
want to buy some go HERE

Bleep

whoa. weird. Can't say that I've ever had either. :)
 

SagaLore

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Originally posted by: Dead Parrot Sketch
well, turkeys may not lay as maney eggs as chickens, and taking eggs from turkeys is more dangerous to the eggman.

plus those little bumps in the fridge are the wrong size for turkey eggs.

I'm sure there are a few people here willing to rice up their refrigerator egg trays. :D
 

cliftonite

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Originally posted by: Bleep
Just a little side note about turkeys. You guys know that turkies have testicles that are great to eat like bull fries but really small?
We have a couple of bars here that sell turkey fries which are in fact turkey nuts.
want to buy some go HERE

Bleep

Four - 2 lb. packages-Turkey Fries $56.95

Eight - 2 lb. packages-Turkey Fries $85.00

Twelve - 2 lb. packages-Turkey Fries $115.00

Holy sh!t turkey ballsack = mad money
 

Monel Funkawitz

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My theory is this..... Because people would get REALLY tired after breakfast. (The turkey enzyme, remember? :D )

I'm used to eating chicken orbs for breakfast, and I'd have a hard time eating liquid turkeys. That is prolly the main reason turkey eggs aren't used.
 

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Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: Rudee
A quick Google search brought the following:

Turkey eggs are edible and taste similar to chicken eggs. One of the main reasons turkey eggs are not sold to consumers is the size of the eggs. Recipes are designed for the amount of liquid in a chicken egg. The weight of one large chicken egg is 50 grams while the weight of one turkey egg is 79 grams. Such a difference in recipes would be dreadful to the final results, especially baked products. Another reason turkey eggs are not on the market is that turkey producers utilize the turkey eggs for production rather than selling the eggs


They actually tried it in the little-known second matrix, between the first matrix, or "perfect world" matrix, and the one we're using now. It was a disaster. None of the recipes worked anymore. The economies of entire nations collapsed because of this. Widespread famine ensued. Entire crops were lost.

This is actually starting to happen in this matrix as well, but in response to the fact that hotdogs are sold in packs of ten, while buns are sold in packs of eight. It's kind of a disgrace at this point. You would think we would learn our lesson the third time, but I guess not.

You are the one.
 

ClueLis

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Originally posted by: Monel Funkawitz
My theory is this..... Because people would get REALLY tired after breakfast. (The turkey enzyme, remember? :D )

I'm used to eating chicken orbs for breakfast, and I'd have a hard time eating liquid turkeys. That is prolly the main reason turkey eggs aren't used.

I believe that the enzyme is in chicken as well.