How to Store Eggs that are Collected Cold During the Winter

G’Day from down under DavidV15 Welcome!

Not having to deal with freezing temperatures, I am probably the last person qualified to answer your question and eggs that I collect are kept in the fridge until needed.

My thoughts have probably been echoed in the research you have already done and my answer is probably far from concrete, but here goes ….

It is my understanding that sweating of the eggs is not good as it weakens the egg’s natural defense mechanisms, providing a good environment for micro-organisms and their subsequent penetration of the shell. For example, taking them out of the fridge and then storing them on the bench; taking them from a colder outside temperature and putting them inside on the bench may cause sweating.

Similar to what your gut tells you, I would put them in the fridge. However, if they are not sweating during the temperature change, they should be fine on the bench.

[*sweating The eggs do not actually sweat as the water comes from the outside change in temperature upwards, not the inside of the egg]

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I never put my eggs is the fridge, collected cold or not. The frozen ones I toss into compost. You'll note those as they will crack open if frozen solid.

 

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I have absolutely zero to add, since, like Teila I live in a place where winters don't exist

Best wishes
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That got me to thinking, I wonder if there is ever a time that someone is not logged into or looking at BYC; probably not.

 

Teila's answer makes sense to me too...once they are cold (not frozen, just cold) then keep them cold.

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Hi there and I am glad you joined us!

 

Welcome to BYC! Looks like @Teila got you covered.