Turkey Egg Production Calculator
Estimate annual egg production and grocery-equivalent value for your turkey flock. Turkey eggs are larger than chicken eggs and command a significant premium.
Your flock
Results update as you type.
Female turkeys (hens) only.
Turkey eggs sell for $2–4 each or $24–48 per dozen. Enter price per egg or switch to the per-dozen basis above.
Use the Turkey Feed Calculator if unsure. Calculate this →
Your egg-conomics
⚠️ Turkey hens lay seasonally — primarily spring and early summer. Unlike chickens, they do not lay year-round without supplemental lighting. Most heritage hens produce eggs for 4-6 months per year.
Egg production
- Annual eggs per hen
- 110
- Annual eggs (flock)
- 330
Egg value
- Annual grocery-equivalent value
- $2,640.00
Break-even analysis
- Annual feed cost
- $360.00
- Net annual savings
- $2,280.00
- Break-even (covers feed)
- 45 eggs
At these inputs the flock's egg value does not cover its feed cost — treat turkey eggs as a specialty bonus rather than a way to offset feed here.
Your flock of 3 heritage turkey hens should produce around 330 eggs per year during the laying season — worth about $2,640.00 at your reference price. After feed costs of $360.00 annually, you net $2,280.00. The value of about 45 eggs covers a year of feed.
Do turkeys lay eggs?
Yes, but far fewer than chickens and only during a defined seasonal window. Most heritage turkey hens produce 80 to 140 eggs between March and June. Broad-Breasted Whites lay less — typically 80 to 100 eggs and with a shorter window.
A note on who built this. I am a software developer, not a market gardener selling eggs at a stall. I built this calculator because backyard turkey-egg economics are poorly documented online and usually borrowed from chicken numbers that do not transfer. The production figures here are calibrated against turkey laying data. If your flock performs differently, the contact page is at the top of the site.
Turkey egg market
Turkey eggs are a genuine specialty product. They sell for $2 to $4 per egg at farmers markets ($24 to $48 per dozen). Restaurants and specialty buyers pay premium prices. The market is not saturated because most people don't know turkey eggs are edible — creating an education opportunity with every sale.
Turkey eggs taste similar to chicken eggs but richer. The size difference is noticeable — one turkey egg is roughly equivalent to two chicken eggs in volume.
Is turkey egg production worth it?
For meat production: no. Turkeys raised for eggs eat significantly more than chickens while producing fewer eggs.
For specialty markets: potentially yes. The per-egg price premium is real and the buyer pool is niche but consistent.
For personal consumption: depends entirely on how much you value the novelty and flavor difference.
Where to go next
Egg yield connects to the other two turkey decisions:
- The Turkey Feed Cost Calculator gives you the monthly feed figure this calculator needs as an input.
- The Turkey Housing Size Calculator tells you how much space your laying flock needs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many eggs do turkeys lay per year?
Heritage breeds lay 100 to 140 eggs per year during the spring/summer laying season. Broad-Breasted Whites lay 80 to 100. Turkeys do not lay year-round without supplemental lighting.
Are turkey eggs edible?
Yes. They taste similar to chicken eggs but slightly richer. Size is roughly double a large chicken egg. Many people prefer them for baking.
How much do turkey eggs sell for?
$2 to $4 per egg ($24 to $48 per dozen) at US farmers markets. Specialty food buyers and restaurants pay similar or higher prices.
Why don't stores sell turkey eggs?
It's an economics problem, not a quality problem. Turkeys take longer to mature than chickens, produce fewer eggs, take more space, and eat more. Commercial turkey operations focus on meat. Backyard producers are nearly the only source.