Why Humans Avoid Turkey Eggs Even Though We Eat Millions of Turkeys?

Millions of Americans eat turkey every year, but almost none of them have ever tasted a turkey egg. It's not a ban. It's not about taste. It's pure barnyard economics — and once you see the numbers, you'll never look at your Thanksgiving plate the same way again. In this video we break down why turkeys lay a fraction of the eggs chickens do, why they take nearly twice as long to mature, why turkey hens still carry a "broody" instinct that commercial chickens had bred out of them, and why a turkey is often worth more as meat than as an egg-layer. Key points referenced: • Chickens lay ~300 eggs/year vs turkeys' ~100–120 — National Turkey Federation, via Modern Farmer • Turkeys take ~7–8 months to mature vs ~5 months for chickens • Turkey hens retain natural incubation instincts, unlike bred-for-production laying chickens — Cecil Adams, The Straight Dope • Turkey eggs can run $2–3 each, up to $36/dozen — Tasting Table Sources: The Straight Dope — straightdope.com/21342398/why-can-t-you-buy-turkey-eggs-in-stores Tasting Table — tastingtable.com/739013/this-is-why-you-wont-find-turkey-eggs-at-the-store Mental Floss — mentalfloss.com/article/652710/why-we-do-not-eat-turkey-eggs Modern Farmer — modernfarmer.com/2016/11/dont-eat-turkey-eggs Disclaimer: This video is for general educational and entertainment purposes. Facts are drawn from the publicly available sources cited above and may vary by region, farm, or year. Not agricultural, veterinary, or nutritional advice. #TurkeyEggs #Thanksgiving #FoodFacts #DidYouKnow #FarmLife #FoodScience #Agriculture #WeirdFacts TAGS turkey eggs, why don't we eat turkey eggs, turkey egg facts, weird food facts, thanksgiving facts, food facts, did you know, turkey vs chicken eggs, farm facts, agriculture facts, food industry secrets, egg facts, weird animal facts, thanksgiving turkey, interesting facts, mind blowing facts, food science, random facts, fun facts, turkey farming,