Are my eggs safe to wash and eat?

[LLJerysnemisis]

I was on vacation for 5 days and my eggs did not get collected. I have a hen that sits on them intermittently but I can't tell if there are embryos inside or not. Are they safe to wash and put away or should I throw them away? I am in New Hampshire, it's fairly cool outside (40's) and I know they are not being sat on regularly. Please Help!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I'm sure they're safe.

 

[mulewagon]

If you have doubts about some eggs, just crack them one at a time in a separate bowl. I've never found any bad ones, but sometimes it's reassuring!

 

[LLJerysnemisis]

Thanks,
I sell them to people at work and I just don't want anyone to wind up with embryos

 

[beaglady]

You may want to set them aside for yourself, instead of selling these, just in case.

 

[hemet dennis]

Just have to ask do you have a rooster ?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You may want to set them aside for yourself, instead of selling these, just in case.

Same as I do.
I'd hate for anyone to crack an embryo into a pan.

 

[SherrieT]

Can't you just candle them and make sure they are clear? But then it does depend on what your weather has been. I'm in Tucson and I'm sure, even if not fertile, they have been sitting for 5 days that I would not eat them or give them to anyone else

 

[cassie]

My aunt used to break eggs into a small dish before she used them. She did this even with store eggs long after she no longer had chickens. You can do that.