Hens just layed eggs today

[aart]

Congrats!!

You will receive as many opinions on how to handle eggs as there are members who reply.
..and here's a bunch of threads with the same:
Egg Cleaning
Egg Washing

Here's my take:

I don't wash eggs unless they are very dirty, then will refrigerate or use immediately because thorough washing will remove all the protective bloom(cuticle).

Eggs should be washed in 'water warmer than the egg'.

Simple physics, using colder water will cause the egg contents to contract, causing any 'germs' on exterior surface of egg shell to be pulled into the interior of egg thru the shell pores. Using warmer water will do the opposite.

I don't use any soap or other cleaning/sanitizing agent, just rotate in my hands to 'scrub' all surfaces area of egg shell. Then I air and towel dry before placing in the fridge.

If you are washing eggs for sale to the general public, other requirements may apply, so check your state regulations.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you wash them (which removes the protective bloom), you need to refrigerate them.

If you don't wash them, they can go on counter or in fridge, up to you, though they'll keep longer in the fridge.

I personally choose to not wash and refrigerate. I don't sell eggs.

Enjoy your new bounty!