hard to peel boiled eggs

[Coldspringchicken]

when ever we hard boil our eggs they are impossible to peel with out destroying the egg. Could this have somtehing with thier diet. or is this just normal?

 

[starryeyes]

Its normal hubby does a better job of peeling them he gives them a light smash on the counter then rolls them seems to work well. But yes its the norm

 

[Indiana hens]

We use older eggs that have been in fridge for about 5 days or better. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to the boiling water. This is a secret please delete this response after reading!

 

[Chicken Fruit]

Dont hardboil fresh eggs. They need to be a week old or so before they'll peel right.

 

[M@M@2four]

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agreed!!! That's why you're having problems peeling!!! Eggs have to be at least a week old to boil and peel properly.

 

[Coldspringchicken]

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[msgenie516]

Hi,

This is a thread about a great way to peel hard boiled eggs. I can even peel those that have just been laid and it's the only method I use. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=115799

Hope you have good luck with it!

Genie

 

[rebecca10782]

Just hold them under running water as you peel them

 

[Produck]

Leave the eggs you intend to boil out at room temp for at least 24 hours, preferably a couple of days, then I put them in room temp water, bring to hardy boil, cover for 15 min, then cool rapidly. if done this way the shells peel off with ease. I have used eggs that were 2 days old that I never put in the fridge and this works great...

 

[DENNYNTX]

if you get the water boiling first then put your eggs in and boil for another 15 min. then take them out and put them in cold water for a few min. they will pill great fresh old or what ever kind of egg it will pill great