Farm-Fresh and Flavorful: Why We Love Duck Eggs (and think you will too!)

It is finally spring! If you visited our farm today you would see yellow, orange, and cream daffodils coming up everywhere with dots of deep blue grape hyacinths speckled throughout. Near the walkways, you would find patches of fragrant pink hyacinths, bright yellow dandelions and green and purple dead nettle.

If you listened, you would hear chicks peeping, the “baaaa” of baby goats, and the little baby quacks of ducklings.

Spring on our farm means our cows and goats can eat fresh pasture grass instead of hay. It means the return to my favorite routine of milking our dairy goats in the garden and having an abundance of nutritious raw milk in the kitchen to drink, turn into cheese, or make goat milk soap with. It means our chickens are laying spring eggs- the most delicious eggs of the year, and it means our ducks have started to lay again!

Of all the wonders of spring, duck eggs are one of my favorites! Let me tell you all the reasons we love them and why we think you will too!

Duck eggs are better for you! A duck egg has about 50% more protein than a chicken egg. They are great for athletes, people on high protein diets, or for anyone who is trying to eat more protein throughout the day.

Did I mention duck eggs are better for you? They are packed with nutrients. Duck eggs have higher concentrations of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and higher concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids than chicken eggs.

Duck eggs have bigger yolks and that means a richer flavor. Duck eggs have a creamy, velvety texture and deep flavor. Cook them just like chicken eggs, but use lower heat and a little extra butter. so the whites don’t get tough.

Duck eggs reign supreme in baking. The yolk adds richness and depth of flavor to baked goods. Duck eggs will make fluffier cakes, chewier cookies, and richer more “buttery” flavored breads. Duck eggs are a baker’s best kept secret! Swap duck eggs for chicken eggs 1 for 1.

Duck eggs stay fresh longer than chicken eggs because of their thick shells. You can store them in the fridge up to 6 weeks!

One final note- some people who are sensitive to chicken eggs can eat duck eggs with no problem. Always check with your Dr. first, but they might be a good alternative to chicken eggs.

The duck eggs at Heritage Springs come from our cute little flock of black Cayuga ducks that have the run of the farm. If you visit. you are likely to catch a glimpse of them swimming on the pond, rummaging through the barn looking for spilled grain, or waddling through the pasture. Duck eggs are on sale at Heritage Springs right now so send us a message to reserve yours today!