I think the most asked question so far is "What is the difference between a duck egg and a chicken egg?". The truth is that there really isn't much difference. Indian Runner eggs are not much larger than an extra large chicken egg you would buy at the grocery store. Duck eggs do have a slightly higher fat content, but due to a harder shell can stay refrigerated longer than fresh chicken eggs. Apparently, they are also popular for baking because they have less water content than a chicken egg, which helps baked goods rise. From what I can tell, it looks like most Indian Runner eggs are white.
This picture will give you an idea of the size of an Indian Runner egg in comparison to other eggs:
From left to right: two Rouen eggs; two Cayuga eggs; one Indian Runner egg; one black link chicken egg; two Buff Orpington chicken eggs.
Image from: http://www.smallfarmlife.com/2009/10/03/daily-harvest/
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ReplyDeleteI *was* wondering about the egg difference... Seb says they taste more strongly, but maybe that's just French duck eggs ('cos seriously, doesn't everything taste stronger in France? Cheese? Wine?). I'm gonna bug my neighbor for some of his duck eggs and see how German ones compare.
ReplyDeleteBTW, thanks for putting my blog on your list. I feel über-loved now.