Hi, I'm rusgerwana. I'm in central Wisconsin, USA. Have a flock of 22 buff orpington hens, 5 roo's. 3 mixed breed and 1 partridge barred rock.

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Water glassing.
I've done my home work and checked every resource I could think of. Researched the actions of pickling lime.
The common knowledge is, that the saturated solution of pickling lime seals the pores of the eggshell.
Everyone says that only pristine eggs that are unwashed, should be waterglassed.
Here's my dilemma.
My research told me that gentle cleaning with water does nothing to alter the status of the bloom/cuticle.
So, if the lime seals the pores of the eggshell, what is wrong with gently washing the eggs in water.
I always have a few eggs with a trace of mud or poo.
Has anyone washed an egg then waterglassed it and had to go bad?
 
tripletfeb said:
Welcome to BYC! I've water glassed eggs for years. You don't want to remove the bloom before water glassing. I've never washed my eggs with water before I water glassed them because that would be wasting the egg. If you try it, let us know how it goes
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OP, I forgot to mention that a quick wipe with a dry paper towel to remove the small amount of mud would be ok. I've done that a few times before water glassing the egg. Never had an issue with those eggs going bad, even after two years. To help your eggs stay clean before you water glassed them, make sure the bedding in the coop and nesting boxes are clean. Refresh every day if needed
 
Hiya, Rusgerwana and welcome to BYC!! That's an interesting name I've never heard. Where's it come from if you don't mind me asking? We're probably close to you as I'm west of Green Bay by around 35 miles.

I don't wash any eggs, but I don't water glass any either as these lay year round so no need really.

We have a WI Cheeseheads thread here if you'd like to pop in and say hi or chat about anything. Go Pack!!
 

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