Can you eat turkey eggs and why don't we see them in supermarkets

Can you eat turkey eggs and why don't we see them in supermarkets We eat chicken, duck, and quail eggs regularly in the UK, but turkey eggs are nowhere to be found in supermarkets Eggs have become something of a talking point lately, following Sainsbury's announcement that it will exclusively stock white eggs going forward. The kitchen essential remains popular with many households, given that eggs are generally affordable, versatile, and packed with nutrients. Often dubbed 'nature's multivitamin', eggs are incredibly nutrient-dense, loaded with complete proteins, essential amino acids, folate, and vitamins. The eggs we find on supermarket shelves come from (chicken) hens, although quail and duck eggs are also available, depending on where you shop. However, given that turkeys also lay eggs, some people may have questioned why turkey eggs are never available for purchase. Now, experts have shed light on the matter. According to a BBC food blog, while we consume substantial amounts of turkey meat in the UK, their eggs are never sold because "turkeys lay less than chickens (around 110 turkey eggs per year as opposed to 300 chicken eggs) so they are relatively expensive and are invariably kept for breeding". Modern Farmer further explains that turkeys "are also more expensive to raise in a factory setting, requiring much more space and food than a chicken". They're also slower to begin laying, with turkeys needing to reach approximately seven months old before producing eggs, compared with chickens who begin laying at around five months. So producing turkey eggs simply does not make economic sense.