Where to Find Turkey Eggs

Turkey eggs are hard to find since they are usually a product of turkey production and therefore hatched to raise more turkeys. Wild turkeys are notoriously protective of their eggs, making it a risky venture to collect them. Some specialty markets sell turkey eggs for consumption, as do some turkey farmers. Farmers who raise turkeys usually start with female birds rather than eggs.

Nutrient Content

According to RecipeTips.com, turkey eggs are similar in nutrients to a jumbo chicken egg, but are much higher in cholesterol and fat. They taste similar to chicken eggs and cook the same way.

Size

Turkey eggs are roughly one and a half times larger than a jumbo chicken egg.

Color

Turkey eggs are usually off-white or cream. Some species lay cream colored eggs with brown speckles or spots.

Incubation Period

Turkey eggs take 28 days to hatch. A mother turkey can lay several eggs and leave them for weeks before beginning the incubation process. Once incubation starts, however, the process can't be disrupted. Most turkey eggs are grown in incubators.