Are Duck Eggs Bad For You?

[Miss Lydia]

Yep anything really yucky does get tossed out here but ducks are not tidy when laying so it's always interesting to see what maybe on an egg but a good washing right before using takes care of it, I even use raw eggs [from my own birds] in my smoothies every morning doing fine here. Of course lots of controversy about eating raw egg too.

 

[buggymuffin]

We only eat duck eggs and have since they started laying enough to supply us year round. We collect them all everyday and store them at room temp until we wash them (usually once a week), then they go in the refrigerator for storage. We use egg wash to clean them, soaking them in lukewarm water for about 15 minutes then scrubbing all the gunk off with a dry cloth (and they can get filthy) and giving them a quick rinse under cool water (my understanding is that warm water can open up the pores and potentially allow more bacteria in). We then refrigerate them and they keep for months. The ducks usually quit laying in early November and don't start again until March and we usually have enough to last all winter unless I do a ton of baking. Occasionally one will go bad, but that is usually due to an unnoticed hairline crack. I always crack them into a small bowl before using so as to not ruin a recipe, but I was taught to do that in Home Ec even with store bought eggs just be be safe. Nobody has ever gotten sick. And duck eggs are higher in a lot of nutrients such as Omega-3s than chicken eggs!

 

[itsasmallfarm]

never heard of that before, only that there higher in all nutrients then chicken, if there cracked i would throw them out but besides that i think duck eggs are good eating.

 

[buggymuffin]

never heard of that before, only that there higher in all nutrients then chicken, if there cracked i would throw them out but besides that i think duck eggs are good eating.

We do throw them out if we notice that they are cracked, but occasionally, the crack is so small, we don't notice it when we are cleaning them. and only discover it later. Definitely good eating!

 

[gilbert2]

I have been eating my ducks's eggs for three years now. The thing is.....they are much richer than chicken eggs (higher fat content in the yolk), so I have cut back lately. Still, they are the BEST for baking.
I simply collect the eggs, rinse them off in cool water with some egg soap (I forget the name), then store in the fridge. I have no idea how long they keep, but I suspect it is at least a few weeks.
BTW, I use a handy device for reaching the hard to get eggs: it is an "extended reach" device. You squeeze the handle, and the two tiny cups at the far end will close. It is just great!

 

[duluthralphie]

Are Duck Eggs Bad For You?


yes, ( and glad to be of service)....

 

[gilbert2]

duluthralphie, since I have been eating duck eggs, can you please tell me what is bad about them? I'd really like to know. If it is really bad, I would stop eating them.

 

[duluthralphie]

duluthralphie, since I have been eating duck eggs, can you please tell me what is bad about them? I'd really like to know. If it is really bad, I would stop eating them.

No, they are just fine, I have an anti-dux reputation to uphold.

I find the taste of them off for my liking... I do like turkey eggs though. I think all eggs are good to eat, as they are basically all the same stuff regardless of species.

 

[Krazyquilts]

the facts you were given are definitely wrong. Duck eggs ARE safe to eat and even more nutritious than chicken eggs. (See article below).

Duck eggs are recommended by allergists for people who are allergic to chicken eggs as somehow the duck proteins trigger less problems. I personally know several families who keep ducks rather than chickens due to chicken egg allergies in the family.

Any egg handled or stored improperly can cause problems, however it wasn't due to the bloom being left on. The bloom is the protective coating on the egg, applied as the hen lays it, that protects it from spoiling (bacteria entering in through the pores of the shell). ALL eggs have shell pores as the chicks have to "breathe" in the egg (moisture and gasses transport through respiration in shell to remove body toxins).

Eggs that are washed need to be refrigerated immediately as the protective bloom has been washed off. In Europe it is illegal to wash eggs prior to sale as it removes the bloom. Eggs are also stored at room temperature in Europe. (An egg stored at normal room temperature can remain fresh up to 7 weeks on the counter with the bloom in tact.)

Don't use dirty eggs (fecal covered) wherein problems arise. Keep clean nests and collect frequently.

I have never heard of duck eggs being more subject to bacterial problems due to more porous shells. That simply isn't true. Duck eggs have better shelf life as their shells are thicker, not thinner or more porous.

Think about it. The duck hen lays the egg and then sits on them for 28 days to hatch. (A chicken takes only 21 days.) Ducks are in and out of water and around water. They build their nests close to water. The eggs simply have to have sufficient shell and bloom to protect from spoilage or we wouldn't have any wild ducks (or domesticated) in this world.

I've linked some articles below to help with the transition (it does take some tinkering to use duck eggs with baking as they are larger, have less water and more fat content).

So feel free to go get your ducks and eat those duck eggs.

LofMc
http://modernfarmer.com/2015/06/everything-you-need-to-know-about-duck-eggs/

http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/the-proscons-of-eating-duck-eggs-vs-chicken-eggs-zbcz1705

Well said!

 

[Skoro]

I've read that duck eggs have more calories
They are delicious though!! Also great for baking