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Found nest of 12 eggs....

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by critters, Oct 17, 2011.

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  1. Oct 17, 2011 #1
    critters

    critters Chillin' With My Peeps

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    and guessing from at least 2 hens....

    found them along side of house under bushes....are these eggs still edible???
    judging from the color difference think its oldest egg might be 6 days and from
    2 hens.......temps have been cool here but not colder than 40*'s and highs of 70ish..

    I am new to this so I need to ask questions otherwise
    "when in doubt, throw it out"

    Please let me know your opinion....
    will wait to toss till I hear from someone [​IMG] Thanks!
     
  3. Oct 17, 2011 #2
    airmechreed

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    I have heard of eggs being stored at room temps for over a month so you should be fine enjoy your first dozen:p
     
  5. Oct 17, 2011 #3
    Orchid

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    Put the eggs gently into a bowl of water deep enough to cover them. If any of them float, toss them. Otherwise they should be fine.

    I just had this happen recently myself, did the float test and all eggs stayed flat at the bottom of the bowl. They were delicious. [​IMG]
     
  7. Oct 17, 2011 #4
    critters

    critters Chillin' With My Peeps

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    ok...I put them all in a large bowl of water...they stayed on the bottom...
    so guess they are all good! [​IMG]

    I have found eggs lying around and I have just tossed them before so now
    I know different!!! Thanks!!
     
  9. Oct 17, 2011 #5
    Magic Birdie

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    They should be fine.

    You should try putting them in a bowl of water and throw them out if they float [​IMG]

    Edit: Ok, enjoy them!
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2011 #6
    Impress

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    My rule for them is, if they sit on the bottom, we eat them. If they kind of float between the top and bottom but don't surface, cook them for the chickens. If they float, trash them!
     

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