SAB Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) Picachu our turkey hen produced first egg today! Bigger than our largest Maran egg and more pointed at one end than any chicken's eggs I have seen, creamy coloured with lovely brown speckles! Edited March 29, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 cool Well done that girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Congrats How heavy was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 My scales are not really sensitive enough to tell, but does not feel any heavier than one of our standard chicken eggs. It is her first though, so maybe future ones will be bigger/heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the eggman cometh Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 now what do they taste like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Well done Picachu , let us know what it tastes like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Congratulations that turkey. First turkey egg I've seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 First turkey egg I've seen Same here. I imagined they would be huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Well, from surfing the net I discovered that turkey eggs are best scrambled or in baking for fluffy texture, but not recommended for frying due to very large runny yolk. So...today I had scrambled turkey egg! The ratio of yolk to white was high, but much less yellow than our chicken eggs. Made lovely creamy scrambled egg, with delicate flavour - not as strong as chicken eggs. One egg was enough for a good amount of scrambled egg for one person (enough to put on 2 slices of toast). I definately recommend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Glad you enjoyed it. How often will your turkey lay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 She seems to be laying 2 days in a row, then a day off, then laying one day, then a day off, then back to laying 2 days in a row again - so far anyway - not sure how long this will go on for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 That's interesting, if we ever win the lottery DH is talking about having the space for turkeys too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I would recommend it - they are such characters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
