Egg washing

[Emilyann234]

Good morning everybody!

I'm new to ducks and mine just started laying. I read something about not washing the eggs in cold water. What is the best way to clean the eggs before storage? I have already collected 5 eggs from my 2 girls, and I rinsed them off with cold water before i read not to. Should I toss those?

Thank you guys in advance for any help!!

 

[HuffleClaw]

I dunno about ducks or duck eggs so I’ll tag people who might....
@chickens really @WVduckchick @Miss Lydia

 

[chickens really]

Hello. I never wash my eggs. I might give them a wipe if dirty..I keep the protective bloom on my eggs and refrigerate them.

 

[CrystaBub]

Uh oh - i've been rinsing them in cold water too - but haven't had any issues and they taste great. @Emilyann234, why did it say not to rinse them in cold water?

 

[Dancing With Chickens]

Good morning everybody!

I'm new to ducks and mine just started laying. I read something about not washing the eggs in cold water. What is the best way to clean the eggs before storage? I have already collected 5 eggs from my 2 girls, and I rinsed them off with cold water before i read not to. Should I toss those?

Thank you guys in advance for any help!!

I leave mine out on the counter and rinse them under warmish water to get rid of the bloom right before I eat them. Duck eggs and chicken eggs are the same. If they have poop on them (mine never do because I keep everything very clean in their coop and run), rinse them off right away and put in the fridge.

 

[chickens really]

The bloom is what keeps the eggs from getting bacteria in them. So washing it off leaves the shell unprotected. Also it gives them a longer shelf life. Totally your decision though. I do what I was taught.

 

[GC-Raptor]

The USDA recommends washing eggs with water at least 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the eggs temperature.
I let my eggs level out to room temperature before washing. Then I wash with very warm water with a brush and let air dry, ,before checking and placing in Cartons, ,then into the fridge. I date the Carton when full. GC

 

[CrystaBub]

Great posts - thanks for starting this thread @Emilyann234! Good info for us newbies to eggs....

 

[Emilyann234]

Thank you everybody for all you help! Everybody here is so welcoming.

I read that washing them with cold water can push the bacteria into the eggs. Is there any truth to that?

 

[CrystaBub]

I read that washing them with cold water can push the bacteria into the eggs. Is there any truth to that?

Since your post I’ve been washing in warmer water just in case!