Found 73 eggs!!

[electrycmonk]

HOW DO I FIND MY STASH OF EGGS. I've looked everywhere I can on my 1/3rd acre... I know they are out there somewhere and not in my coops. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE

Look for the slightest bit of shade or shadow for privacy. And I mean the slightest bit. Size of space can be as narrow as 5-6". Seriously. So don't think about a "small pizza" sized spot as your minimum, okay?

 

[electrycmonk]

Every day I go on an Easter egg hunt after finding 30 eggs but over 70 WOWZA.

I even put chicken wire around my hedges. Did it stop my gold laced Cochin???? NOPE:
.Instagram: @cottonpickinchickens

Your account is private. Won't let me see the picture in link.

 

[Folly's place]

So true, IF the eggs were all deposited during that time, and IF they weren't ever too wet, and IF there were not tiny cracks in the shells, and never too warm. And if no hen ever was brooding them for more than a couple of days.
I'm careful, so maybe both floating and candling each egg would be helpful, and washing and cooking immediately, and then into the frig.
I won't feed spoiled anything to my critters, either.
Mary

 

[Mystique175]

Your account is private. Won't let me see the picture in link.

Fixed it

 

[djcram]

I am kinda still in shock... Probably will just give them to the cats and chickens, as both really like eggs...

But here’s the thing I was wondering about... how long have my chickens been laying here!? Only three chickens were involved in this!

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OUR BROTHER IN LAW HAS THIS ISSUE.....he floats them in water. Just fill a bowl with cold water and place your eggs in the bowl. If they sink to the bottom and lay flat on their sides, they're very fresh. If they're a few weeks old but still good to eat, they'll stand on one end at the bottom of the bowl. If they float to the surface, they're no longer fresh enough to eat.

 

[Jedstar]

I am kinda still in shock... Probably will just give them to the cats and chickens, as both really like eggs...

But here’s the thing I was wondering about... how long have my chickens been laying here!? Only three chickens were involved in this!

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Might have some off eggs then

 

[FlaChickenMan]

I am kinda still in shock... Probably will just give them to the cats and chickens, as both really like eggs...

But here’s the thing I was wondering about... how long have my chickens been laying here!? Only three chickens were involved in this!

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3 of my 6 did the same thing. Not sure why, i got 3 nests for them and they only use 1! My dog loved those 38 i found after wondering why i get only 3 a day in nest!

 

[Jeddice]

Read this post a few days ago. Went out to check on hen who has been acting broody, collect eggs and clean poop trays (that’s what those buckets are for). Thought my husband threw them away when he did cleaning. He said he took one of our polish ladies out of the bucket, but there was nothing in it but shavings. Apparently they took turns in there.

 

[ReliezFarm]

Before you cook them just drop them all in a pot of water and see which ones float. Throw out the floaters and only cook the newer ones. My chickens and dog love scrambled eggs.

 

[casportpony]

From 19 eggs I didn't find, 18 ducklings!