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Emu Eggs: Romance Failed, Now for the Scramble!
1 Nov
Summary
- A male emu failed to fertilize 14 eggs laid by his companion.
- Unfertilized emu eggs are large, edible, and can feed up to four people.
- The farm plans to eat the unfertilized eggs after a failed breeding attempt.
A farm in Crowfield, Suffolk, has found itself with more than a dozen unfertilized emu eggs. The male emu, named Dexy, failed to successfully fertilize the 14 eggs laid by his companion, Eyeleen, in recent weeks. This unexpected outcome means no emu chicks will emerge this season.
Farm co-owner Jo Saberton suggested that Dexy, being young, might not "fancy Eyeleen enough" for successful breeding. While Dexy has helped incubate the eggs, the lack of fertilization has left the farm with a unique opportunity. Each emu egg is substantial, comparable to about 12 chicken eggs in size and weight.
Previously, the farm did not utilize the unfertilized eggs, but this year they are keen to avoid waste. Experiments with eating the eggs have shown promise, with one egg capable of feeding four people when scrambled. Their grandsons even tried a boiled emu egg, which took 35 minutes to cook, and reported a positive experience.
