Oregon

[OR4-hmom]

So after the chicken lay the egg how long are they good for?

Are eating or hatching them? USDA gives 30 days for eating with refrigeration. For hatching most people have said 5/7 days, last hatch I loaded some 15 day old eggs and they hatched.

 

[bigboy70]

Are eating or hatching them?  USDA gives 30 days for eating with refrigeration.  For hatching most people have said 5/7 days, last hatch I loaded some 15 day old eggs and they hatched.

I'm eating them and if that's what the USDA says idk because I went to a seminar and the said the average egg age that are in the stores are 5 weeks old which is more and there dated for another three weeks so bit should be like 60 days

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

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Here's how I tell if an egg is ok to eat that I have a ? about. Fill a glass with water, place egg in it. As long as part of the shell is touching the bottom then bacteria levels are safe to consume. If it floats, toss it.

 

[RiddleMe]

Are eating or hatching them?  USDA gives 30 days for eating with refrigeration.  For hatching most people have said 5/7 days, last hatch I loaded some 15 day old eggs and they hatched.

I'm eating them and if that's what the USDA says idk because I went to a seminar and the said the average egg age that are in the stores are 5 weeks old which is more and there dated for another three weeks so bit should be like 60 days

Per the USDA fact sheets, eggs are typically packed within a few days of being laid. The pack date has to be included for USDA graded eggs (three digit code-Jan 1st is 001, Dec 31st is 356). "Sell by" type dating of cartons is optional but if used it can't be more than 45 days from when they were packed. USDA recommendations are then to use within 3-5 weeks of purchase date. So yes, using their guidelines you could easily be using eggs that are two months old.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Focus_On_Shell_Eggs/index.asp#18
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/food_product_dating/#8

 

[ShelleyGordon]

Thanks LooAnn! I may take you up on that!

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Cloverleaf, here is a 5week pic

He is still on the skittish side

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Cloverleaf, here is a 5week pic

He is still on the skittish side

Looks familiar! LOL

 

[DaisyMeadow]

Chick Day Today! Old Mill Feed in Dallas, Oregon is having its annual Chick Day event today! Over 3,000 baby birds in the store and (I think) discounts on feed and gear. You can call for more details. 503-831-1222 It's also my understanding that they sell any preordered birds that were not picked up earlier in the day after 5:00.

http://www.oldmillfeed.com/

 

[Chickielady]

Hi guys !
Those of you that know Chicken Rustler, I am asking you to help vote for him to get the BYC Spirit Award....

he is the very definition of BYC Spirit, so please vote !

Go here:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dENpa285MlNhX1ctNG5pOEttc0pWMnc6MQ#gid=0

Thanks !

WOW now it is a double post..weird !

 

[Chickielady]

OK guys, lost my previous post, but wanted to ask those of you who know our Chicken Rustler to please vote for him to get the BYC Spirit award this month !
He is the very definition of BYC Spirit !!!

Go here:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dENpa285MlNhX1ctNG5pOEttc0pWMnc6MQ#gid=0

Thanks !
And congrates to Cloverleaf Farms friend award !!!!!!!!!!!!!