Does anyone eat mainly duck eggs?

Bigbear

Bigbear

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I have been getting them off of a friend of mine it seems like im the only one who gets them off of him. You dont hear many people talking about them so im wondering if theres something im missing? They are twice the size and nutrient amount as regular large chicken eggs. The yolk is as big around as a tennis ball lol. Anybody else eating them or should I be worried about something?
 
Duck eggs are larger, richer, and pack more protein, fat, and calories than chicken eggs.

Size and Appearance

• Size: A duck egg is 50% to 100% larger than a standard chicken egg. One duck egg often equals roughly 1.5 to 2 chicken eggs.
• Shells: Duck eggshells are significantly thicker, sturdier, and less porous, which helps them stay fresh longer. They are usually white, cream, or pale gray/blue/green.
• Yolks and Whites: Duck yolks are much larger, deeper golden-orange, and richer. The egg white is denser and clearer, lacking the yellowish tint of chicken whites.

Taste and Culinary Use

• Flavor: Duck eggs have a more intense, creamier, and sometimes slightly gamier flavor than chicken eggs.
• Baking: Bakers love duck eggs because their higher protein and lower water content make baked goods, cakes, and meringues fluffier and moister.
• Cooking: You can scramble, fry, or boil them just like chicken eggs, though overcooking duck egg whites can make them rubbery. You can typically substitute them in a 1:1 ratio, keeping the larger volume in mind.

Nutritional Comparison (Approximate)


FeatureDuck EggChicken Egg
Protein~7–9 g~6 g
Calories~130–185 kcal~70–90 kcal
FatHigher (~13% per 100g)Lower (~9.5% per 100g)
Vitamin B12Significantly higher (up to 168%+ DV)Lower
IronNearly triple the amountLower
 
Tried them before in a comparison dinner 15yrs+ ago. Duck, standard chicken ones from the store, free range from the farm, goose, quail and swan (wicked expensive). Everyone agreed that night- they all tasted like egg. Not much of a difference at all.
 
Bigbear said:
I have been getting them off of a friend of mine it seems like im the only one who gets them off of him. You dont hear many people talking about them so im wondering if theres something im missing? They are twice the size and nutrient amount as regular large chicken eggs. The yolk is as big around as a tennis ball lol. Anybody else eating them or should I be worried about something?
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Yes, regularly - if you look back at past posts or what did you eat today I am sure it is in there. I buy all chicken and duck eggs from a local farmer who has free range chickens/ducks. The chicken eggs are much larger than the 'store' bought ones and taste better/cost less. The duck eggs are massive, he has to use a normal egg container and multiple elastics to keep it closed 'enough'. The farm is well known locally, and has a fridge for duck and a fridge for chicken - take and pay on the honor system. I live in a small community and it would not surprise me if there is a camera somewhere. If a local was to steal the eggs, no cops would be called, but people may show up at their door to have a chat.
There are local farmers who also have fresh produce at the end of their driveway, with a price list and container for the money.

I eat 50% chicken and 50% duck eggs. Little bit of a different taste but I like them both.
No question, one duck egg provides more calories and nutrition than 1 chicken egg.
 
I used to get them at the farmer's market all the time, but it's been a few years. They're richer in flavour and great to cook with. I used to make duck eggs benedict all the time with my own smoked salmon or lox. It's the kind of meal you go straight back to bed after, but man it's good.
 
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