Duck egg prices quack up as rain dampens Khon Kaen production

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Continual rainfall in Khon Kaen has led to a decrease in duck egg production, driving the cost of duck eggs to an unprecedented high of 170 baht per tray. Salted eggs have also seen a price increase, now costing 8 to 10 baht per egg.

 

Reporters yesterday visited Ban Dong Pong, Moo 10, Sila Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, a significant area for duck egg farming. They found that due to the persistent rain, farmers had to move their ducks to higher ground to avoid the rain and floodwaters.

 

The heavy rainfall has negatively affected duck egg production, causing duck egg prices to skyrocket to 160 to 170 baht per tray, the highest ever recorded.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Photo: KhaoSod.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-20

 

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[ExpatOilWorker]

What are duck ???? eggs good for?

They feel more rubbery when fried sunny side up.

[hotchilli]

Always a reason to hike prices, never one to drop them

Eventually they will price themselves out of the market.

[2baht]

They can duck off with their duck eggs! ????

[youreavinalaff]

On 9/20/2023 at 6:15 AM, ExpatOilWorker said:

What are duck ???? eggs good for?

They feel more rubbery when fried sunny side up.

You might be cooking them too long. Duck egg yolks should be smooth and velvety. Very rich in taste too. The white is thicker but still cuts nicely with the side of a fork or spoon.

 

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Always a reason to hike prices, never one to drop them

Eventually they will price themselves out of the market.

Simple economics. Supply and demand.

Edited September 21, 2023 by youreavinalaff