My friend from whom I get eggs, often trading goat milk for eggs, has several ducks that lay eggs. Her DH is squeamish about eating anything other than a chicken egg, so she gives all her duck eggs to me! They are wonderful. An egg is and egg is an egg, I'd like to say. I find the duck eggs to be a little more tender when cooked. The yolk/white ratio is higher, so they, ounce for ounce, are more nutritious. They are delicious. People are so funny. I'm not complaining though!
It's the same sort of thing with the milk. Most folks that I know use milk from the grocery store. If I offer them some raw goat milk to drink, some of them will try it. It is interesting to watch. They take a little sip, and look rather confused, and say, "It tastes like milk." Imagine that!
UPDATE: Because of what Megan posted below, I am now wondering if eggs from different species of birds could cause problems to some people. Sigh.... "Pride goeth before a fall." If any of you know anything about this, I would greatly appreciate some feedback. Thanks, Megan.
We have duck eggs too but I can't eat them, they make me really sick.
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting, Megan. You mean they make you feel nauseated? I would like to understand the reason. I gather that chicken eggs don't give you any trouble?
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that the new place we moved to has neighbors who have chickens. I would not have known their was any difference in eggs. An egg is an egg.
ReplyDeleteBTW, after we had to sell our chickens and ended up buying some eggs at the store my 14 year old said she didnt like the fake eggs from the store.
Hola Yolanda,
ReplyDeleteI had been wanting to get some duck eggs for some time. I wish they were available somewhere near buy. We do get our eggs, milk, produce and meat from the an amish family in PA.
Growing up my aunt had ducks and she will always share the ducks eggs with us. Love the flavors but never heard of allergies.
I do wish you lived close by to visit you and enjoy all the bounty you have. I will cook for food. :)
Have a great day,
Mely
I get really sick to my stomach, a massive headache, and sometimes even throw up. It has happens when I used duck eggs for my bagel sandwich, a mexican breakfast wrap, and an egg bake. All three times I got really sick and had to sleep for the afternoon. My friends little girls, one can't eat chicken eggs but can have goose eggs and one can only have quail eggs.
ReplyDeleteI am really bummed about the duck eggs because they are higher in B12, good fat, and I think they taste better. I am thinking it has something to do with the protein structure. Oh well, at least I can still have my chicken eggs.
Wow, Megan. That's awful! I would guess, like you, that it must be something about the protein. I seem to remember being told that all food allergies are connected to proteins, but I don't know if that is true. By the way, the reason duck eggs are higher in some good nutrients is simply because the yolk to white ratio is higher. So, eating two chicken eggs will get you more than one duck egg. :)
ReplyDeleteMely, you can take over my kitchen any time you like!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I'm SO glad you can have chickens again!
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting. I always thought an egg was an egg too!
ReplyDeleteYolanda,
ReplyDeleteWe dont have chickens but the neighbors do. Sorry for the mix up.
O.K. then I will stop by sometime in late summer.
ReplyDeleteCamping tent and all! :)
Mely
Great, Mely!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I don't have chickens either, obviously, but as long as I have access to real eggs.... :)