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I thought some of you might be interested in this subject.  Duck eggs are
considered a cakemaker's secret ingredient, so it might be they would hold
some of our gluten free recipes together better.
    But my real message is for the folks with egg allergies.  Is an egg an
egg, no matter what the species?  I don't have an egg allergy, but have
eaten eggs from  guineas, ducks, and Muscovy ducks and I notice that they
have some difference in texture and opaqueness when boiled.   There are also
turkey, quail, and goose eggs seasonally available if you know the right
people out in the country.  Is it possible that some of your who are
allergic to chicken eggs could eat these others?  They are seasonal items,
but could be frozen for year round use.  Could someone try some of these and
report back?  If reactions are too unpleasant or dangerous, I think I know a
safe way to test for reactions.  My sister in law reacts to egg white, and
was quite annoyed with me when I talked her into a way of separating eggs
where you break the egg into your hand and let the white drip between your
fingers.  It worked fine, but her hand itched afterward.  If you'd test this
on a chicken egg, and if it affects you, then these other eggs could be
safely tested.  In our town, there is a livestock auction where caged birds
are sold.  Sometimes eggs are also sold, but more important, it's a way to
make contact with poultry fanciers who'd have surplus eggs.  You don't want
the people with the high priced poultry, just the ones with the ordinary
breeds.     Donna

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