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How long can eggs stay on the counter at room temperature?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Roy Rooster, Aug 8, 2011.

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  1. Aug 8, 2011 #1
    Roy Rooster

    Roy Rooster Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Does anyone know how long a fresh egg can stay at room temperature?

    Just wondering.

    Thanks [​IMG]
     
  3. Aug 8, 2011 #2
    kidcody

    kidcody Overrun With Chickens

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    Just recently I heard Martha Stewart say 4 days on the counter, if Martha does that, well good enough for Martha good enough for us [​IMG]
     
  5. Aug 8, 2011 #3
    Davlyn

    Davlyn Chillin' With My Peeps

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    This is just about the ?? I was going 2 ask. I just found an egg under thee ferns that my chicks rest under 2 stay cool& so on. I have found a couple there B 4. I would say it cannot B more than 4 days , as I am on egg watch with hens that should B just startn'. Would it B safe 4 me 2 eat Or should I toss it ??
     

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