As people prepare to carve into their Christmas Day turkeys, some may wonder why the birds' eggs never make it onto the holiday menu. Turkey eggs are almost never found on grocery shelves or holiday plates. Chickens, on the other hand, only have to reach about five months before they lay eggs. As a result, farmers would need to charge at least £2.22 per turkey egg, meaning a dozen would cost around £26.64. Today, turkey eggs are a rarity, sought mainly by food enthusiasts or farmers looking to meet England's demand for Christmas.

Source: Daily Mail December 25, 2025 08:30 UTC