Egg care

[bizzynik]

So I FINALLY have at least one girl that is laying, my flock is all roughly 6-7 months old, and I have gotten one egg yesterday and today. Since I found it in the same spot, I'm guessing it's from the same girl. So my question is that if the eggs are super clean, do they need to be rinsed off? First time with chickens, so any advice is helpful and welcomed. These are my eggs. The lighter one was from yesterday.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

No, there is no need to wash

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Meant to add, congrats!

 

[bobbi-j]

Those are beautiful eggs! As OGM says, no need to wash. Eggs have a protective "bloom" on them that keeps bacteria out. Washing destroys that bloom, and then you need to refrigerate to keep them fresh.

 

[Kiki]

I don't think I have ever washed an egg...

Congrats on your first eggs!

 

[rosemarythyme]

I only wash eggs if they're really filthy. Otherwise they only get a wash and scrub right before cooking, if I'm boiling them.