found a clutch of eggs...

[oneluckychick]

Our auracanas have recently been erratic in their laying, and today I found out why. I watched one go under the steps and saw her lay an egg on top of 10 others. After some de-construction work on the steps, I got the eggs and they all passed the float test, but I am still wondering if they will be good to eat. It has been COLD here the last 2 weeks, lows in the teens. the eggs were right next to my house, so maybe? I don't know. Any help?

 

[Kat'sChicks]

First, let me say welcome to posting! I would think your eggs should be fine to eat as long as they didn't freeze resulting in cracked shells.

 

[oneluckychick]

Thank you! I read lots of posts and my questions usually get answered that way

But, no, I don't see any cracking. They had dug a little hole and laid in there, so that might help them from freezing. They all lay flat on their sides when put in a pitcher of water. So it looks promising. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[mom'sfolly]

I found a clutch of 15 after a two week vacation. That was summer in Texas, they all passed the float test, and tasted fine. As I'm still here, as are the kiddos and hubby, I think you'll be okay eating the eggs. They might even be old enough to peel well when hard boiled....I see egg salad or deviled eggs in your near future.

 

[PandoraTaylor]

from Alaska

Thanks for joining us.

the eggs should be fine if they passed the float test.

 

[billfields]

Float test??

 

[chocolate m'scovy]

Quote:
The "float test" is how you test questionable eggs. Put the eggs in a container filled with water. Each egg has an air sac inside the shell that expands with age. An egg that floats has a large air sac and is too old for eating. One that stands straight up is stale( usually 2-3 weeks). Eggs' larger ends will tip up slightly when they are about one week old. Fresh eggs should lay flat.

 

[Mahonri]

Incubate!

 

[farmin'chick]

Candle to look for cracks, in case they froze just enough to break shells but not membranes -- the cracks are so fine and will close up on warming.