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Fresh Eggs in Fridge or Not??

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by SarahF, Aug 24, 2008.

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  1. Aug 24, 2008 #1
    SarahF

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    My new flock have started to lay their eggs today [​IMG] I was cleaning out the nest boxes, getting ready because I knew it was going to start really soon, and an egg popped out of the box with the hay [​IMG] Nice surprise! [​IMG]

    Anyways, I'm going to have so many eggs that I'd have to hook up a bar fridge to keep them in. 17 girls this year! [​IMG] How long would eggs last if they are not refridgerated??? [​IMG]

    I've heard that they last longer if they are not pre-washed until being used or refridgerated.

    Thanks,
    SarahF [​IMG]
     
  2. Aug 24, 2008 #2
    nccountrygirl

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    you can usually leave them out up to 3 weeks them put them into a carton and refrigerate them. If they start building up boil and chop some and give them back to the girls, there a good source of protein and help with their feathers.

    ETA: Don't wash them, if they are dirty wipe them off with a damp paper towel.
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2008
  3. Aug 24, 2008 #3
    nccountrygirl

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    I also have 18 girls but some do not lay daily, so when they start to accumulate I sell some and give family and friends some.
     

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