DO YOU WASH & REFRIGERATE YOUR EGGS?-

[Unicornlife3316]

I’m a newbie, so I collect mine each day and wash them in the sink, mine are never dirty, a feather here and there, unless somebody decided to lay in the dirt, which has happened. I wash then refrigerate them - I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way, whatever make you, your family, your customers or whomever eats your eggs happy! To each their own!

 

[pennyJo1960]

There is a natural bloom they place on the egg as it is layed if I do not have a active cockerel or rooster no need to refrigerate

 

[featherhead007]

First of all, my precious friends, those eggs are not ours they are our hens eggs! They give them gladly to us out of love.. Anyone spending time in a coop can understand that fact! I have my hand under her as she lays. Many times with my flock. They don't brood because they know I'm there for the eggs! I say... Love and respect your beloved hens!

 

[rehdancer]

All interesting remarks. Since I'm a newbie and hens aren't laying yet, this has helped solidify what my process will be. Like wyoDreamer, I will not wash until ready to use. Will probably break into something else before adding to anything also.

 

[featherhead007]

I get 9 eggs a day from 9 loved and cared for hens!

 

[Double Yolked]

I wash only if the dozen eggs in question is going to someone who requests I wash them. I don't sell them but I do supply a couple of friends with eggs if I have extra (and I usually do)
Those I eat myself get a wipe off with a damp paper towel unless they're seriously soiled. The soiled ones I do wash and refrigerate.
My eggs get refrigerated simply because of habit I guess. And because if family, in particular my hubby, sees them on the counter unchilled they tend to freak out on me. I know they won't last long enough to worry over but he can't quite overcome his childhood conditioning.

 

[featherhead007]

Don't wash them, float them if in doupt of age! Eggs are very resilient and last for weeks without refrigeration.... Just ask Walmart! Ha ha ha

 

[featherhead007]

Hi Connie! Good to hear from you again my friend peep !

 

[featherhead007]

Ps: DY.. My hens eggs come in sapphire blue, dark brown, pure white, soft white, green, and chocolate,.! Put those open on your counter!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Don't wash them, float them if in doupt of age! Eggs are very resilient and last for weeks without refrigeration.... Just ask Walmart! Ha ha ha