ok..I found all my eggs.Are they good?

[duknuk]

Thank you TaraBellaBirds.

I read the links and some parts support your point of view of safety odds, but then there's this from one of the links (last one) ...

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On a personal note, I nearly died from salmonella poisoning in the early 70's when I would use the eggs my hens laid in various odd places. I would never sell them, but poverty was the reason I ate them myself. It was the only protein we had and the only source of the poisoning. We had no money or hospital, so I had to tough it out. Couldn't even keep down water, I remember. Although the risk is small, should it happen to a child or immune compromised person it could end in death. I was in my 20's and fairly strong.

I just think people should be safe when in doubt and toss eggs left outside for unknown amounts of time, during the warm weather.
The chickens will lay more eggs tomorrow.

Nice chatting with you.

 

[daystardoberman]

Tara that's ok....If Duknuk had READ the post, they would have read that the eggs cold NOT have been laid over a week before, and that they were found IN the coop, behind some stuff. And you're also right that too many people these days in American culture, seem to enjoy creating drama that really doesn't exist. I have already cooked some of them and my dogs are still alive. Imagine that!

 

[daystardoberman]

that's ok Tara, if Duknuk had read the post, it was clearly stated that these eggs could not have been laid more than a week ago, and they were found INSIDE the coop not outside exposed to the elements. Some people especially in American culture, enjoy creating drama when there really isn't any. I've already cooked several of these eggs and the dogs are just fine.

 

[daystardoberman]

oops thought I deleted the post.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Thank you TaraBellaBirds.

I read the links and some parts support your point of view of safety odds, but then there's this from one of the links (last one) ...


On a personal note, I nearly died from salmonella poisoning in the early 70's when I would use the eggs my hens laid in various odd places. I would never sell them, but poverty was the reason I ate them myself. It was the only protein we had and the only source of the poisoning. We had no money or hospital, so I had to tough it out. Couldn't even keep down water, I remember. Although the risk is small, should it happen to a child or immune compromised person it could end in death. I was in my 20's and fairly strong.

I just think people should be safe when in doubt and toss eggs left outside for unknown amounts of time, during the warm weather.
The chickens will lay more eggs tomorrow.

Nice chatting with you.

I can understand your fear if you were ill from something. You still have to be careful especially on a site like this where many people come for advice and answers because they are still learning.

I was bitten by a grand-daddy-long-leg spider, and became VERY ill. It was an incredibly rare instance. That type of spider is not only docile but normally the mouth is too small to bite human skin. I was five and playing with a female with an egg sack and it bit me between the fingers. This was a one in a million instance and I am not going to induce fear because of it. Instead I teach my children what is safe and what to leave alone.

All I am trying to say is share the information but try not to induce fear in those reaching out for advice.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Tara that's ok....If Duknuk had READ the post, they would have read that the eggs cold NOT have been laid over a week before, and that they were found IN the coop, behind some stuff. And you're also right that too many people these days in American culture, seem to enjoy creating drama that really doesn't exist. I have already cooked some of them and my dogs are still alive. Imagine that!

I'm just glad I could help. I have had a few eggs that are questionable, some have cracks inside, some are COVERED in poo, I had one with a tiny little peck hole...... These eggs end up in the compost or even cooked up as food for a bird that needs a boost, nothing goes to waste that comes from my chickens LOL!

 

[duknuk]

Tara that's ok....If Duknuk had READ the post, they would have read that the eggs cold NOT have been laid over a week before, and that they were found IN the coop, behind some stuff. And you're also right that too many people these days in American culture, seem to enjoy creating drama that really doesn't exist. I have already cooked some of them and my dogs are still alive. Imagine that!

I admit, I sometimes read too fast that I miss details, but I don't see where you said the eggs were laid inside a coop. I just saw you found them behind some stuff.

And to be clear, I didn't suggest the eggs were there for more than a week.

My point is, it only takes a day or two in heat for the salmonella naturally present inside the egg to increase to dangerous levels.)

I apologize if I am coming across as argumentative, but salmonella can kill. It's very serious.
I was trying to share what I know for cautions' sake, not trying to scare anyone, but since you were asking about the safety of eggs found outside after several days, I thought I'd try to be helpful.

Unlike a spider bite by a daddy long leg (which I don't think technically is a spider), salmonella poisoning puts more people in the hospital than any other food borne illness. Several decades ago there was a huge increase in salmonella poisoning from eggs, but those were factory eggs which were infected by the hens' internal infections.

It's naturally found in all chickens (usually the ovaries) and the latest news has close to 300 people having gotten sick from it, with over 40% ending up in the hospital. That is, chicken meat, not eggs. Usually a salmonella (Heidelberg strain) outbreak puts 20% in the hospital. The bad news is, there is antibiotic resistance salmonella out there ... salmonella septicemia, a serious, life-threatening whole-body inflammation.

It doesn't matter where you pick this up, it's a miserable experience as I learned. Being 60 now, I'm extra careful, as it would probably be the end of me.

Small flock chickens produce much, much healthier eggs and even when they do get sick they tend not to lay eggs while they're ill.

I'm glad you're ok, but please be careful. The float test only tells the approximate age of the egg, it doesn't test for pathogens.

 

[smallbluejellybean]

Wouldn't keeping the eggs in the fridge slow down bacterial growth? Also, if the eggs are cooked right through, their shouldn't be anything that harmful left. I would just crack the eggs in a separate container and look and smell it. Those horrible bacteria would leave some evidence that they are there in larger amounts and if you find anything funky throw it out.
I think some people are over germ cautious, but bacteria is everywhere and people need to be exposed to a little to build up a tolerance. For example if you wrap your kids up in cotton wool, when they get to the age to start school and get exposed to all those germs floating around at school, they will get sick with every bug going around, because their body hasn't had a chance to build up a resistance. I think with anything in life if you use your common sense, you will be okay 99% of the time.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Wouldn't keeping the eggs in the fridge slow down bacterial growth? Also, if the eggs are cooked right through, their shouldn't be anything that harmful left. I would just crack the eggs in a separate container and look and smell it. Those horrible bacteria would leave some evidence that they are there in larger amounts and if you find anything funky throw it out.
I think some people are over germ cautious, but bacteria is everywhere and people need to be exposed to a little to build up a tolerance. For example if you wrap your kids up in cotton wool, when they get to the age to start school and get exposed to all those germs floating around at school, they will get sick with every bug going around, because their body hasn't had a chance to build up a resistance. I think with anything in life if you use your common sense, you will be okay 99% of the time.

Yes non-washed eggs in the fridge will last a lot longer than you would imagine. This is how we store our eggs because we sell them. And yes keeping your kids away from exposure does not keep them healthier! My boys are rarely sick and I know it is because I let them be boys!