Cheers for duck eggs!

8 Reasons Why Duck Eggs are Even Better Than Chicken Eggs

1. Duck eggs stay fresher longer

Because duck eggs have a naturally thicker shell and inner membrane they will stay fresher, longer. 

They are also less likely to break if you drop one by accident. 

2. Duck eggs are richer and creamier

Due to their much larger yolk and higher fat content, duck eggs are richer and creamier, and taste less watery than chicken eggs. 

The whites of duck eggs are thicker which makes for a great poached or fried egg.

3. Duck eggs are more "eggy"

The taste of any type of egg does depend on the overall diet of the bird, but I find duck eggs to be more "eggy" and flavorful. 

Ducks are great foragers and will rival chickens in how many insects, worms, slugs and bugs they will eat.

4. Duck eggs contain more  protein + "different" protein

Duck eggs contain more protein than chicken eggs - about 30% more - and it's a different protein, so those allergic to chicken eggs can often eat duck eggs.

5. Duck eggs are more nutrient-dense

Any bird allowed to free range or graze on pasture will lay eggs with more nutrients than caged birds.

But ounce for ounce, duck eggs contain more Omega-3, Vitamins A and D, fatty acids, choline, folate, and iron than chicken eggs. 

6. Duck eggs are better for baking

Because duck eggs contain more fat and protein - and less water - and also have a higher yolk/white ratio than chicken eggs, they tend to produce fluffier cakes, higher meringues and soufflés, lighter breads and cookies.

Duck eggs are just as versatile as chicken eggs for cooking and can be cooked and eaten any way you would cook chicken eggs. Just be sure not to overcook them. 

7. Duck eggs are generally larger

Duck eggs typically cost more than chicken eggs, however, many duck eggs are quite a bit larger than chicken eggs, making the price ounce for ounce more equitable.

8.  Duck eggs are somewhat of a delicacy in the US

Ask your friends if they’ve tried a duck egg. Most people haven’t.

You can be the person to enlighten others with your duck egg knowledge!