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When I was in Spain, I made 3 eggs for breakfast. There were a total of 5 yolks. How rare is this?

Question #152289. Asked by geognut.
Last updated Nov 22 2025.
Originally posted Nov 21 2025 8:39 PM.

elburcher

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elburcher

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Double yolk eggs are fairly common...

If you're wondering what the odds of finding a double-yolker are, it's estimated to be about 1 in every 1,000 eggs in commercial settings. The rates in backyard flocks or pullet (young hen) groupings can be even higher-sometimes as much as 1 in 50.

https://www.southernliving.com/why-some-eggs-have-2-yolks-11781507

Nov 22 2025, 7:00 AM

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When I was in Spain, I made 3 eggs for breakfast. There were a total of 5 yolks. How rare is this?

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