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Welcome.New here! We have inherited chickens and ducks just outside Erie PA!
I know there are lots of forums, but I would rather ask you all this.
Is it possible for an egg to freeze (or partially freeze) and not crack? I have cracked a few eggs throughout the winter and the egg yolk seems thick. I'm not sure how else to describe it. The yolks have ranged a bit from ones that needed extra whisking to be blended to ones that seemed almost solid in consistency.
I wasn't sure if I should eat them or not and I can't even be positive that these eggs were from the coldest days because they didn't crack and they went right into the fridge with the rest. I have my eggs "in order" but we are a week or two behind most of the time.
Any thoughts?
I have wondered this too. I've never had an egg freeze and crack but sometimes when I gather them, they're so cold! I eat them anyhow. If I'm not sure, I candle them to look for those tiniest little cracks that you can't see in daylight. You can also do the float test in water before you cook them. Also, sometimes the yolk is just thick, not frozen. Some of my hens lay eggs with thick yolks. I'm curious to see what others say about possibly frozen but not cracked eggs!I know there are lots of forums, but I would rather ask you all this.
Is it possible for an egg to freeze (or partially freeze) and not crack? I have cracked a few eggs throughout the winter and the egg yolk seems thick. I'm not sure how else to describe it. The yolks have ranged a bit from ones that needed extra whisking to be blended to ones that seemed almost solid in consistency.
I wasn't sure if I should eat them or not and I can't even be positive that these eggs were from the coldest days because they didn't crack and they went right into the fridge with the rest. I have my eggs "in order" but we are a week or two behind most of the time.
Any thoughts?
they are precious!
Docility is at least somewhat genetic, and somewhat part of an individual personality of the roo, but I think there is also a situational component, meaning that it is possible that a roo can change temperment, for better or worse, as his situation changes. It certainly doesn't hurt to start with a roo that has no known problems.Excellent! I didn't REALLY want to leave my girls without a grown roo over the summer and it would be great to start with one that has already been proven to be docile!
Yup, that is exactly what is happening. Freezing eggs is not a recommended preservation method because it alters the consistency, but it does not harm them and they are perfectly safe to eat. You know most of the fast food eggs are frozen at some point for long term storage. Not that that is the standard we should aspire to.I know there are lots of forums, but I would rather ask you all this.
Is it possible for an egg to freeze (or partially freeze) and not crack? I have cracked a few eggs throughout the winter and the egg yolk seems thick. I'm not sure how else to describe it. The yolks have ranged a bit from ones that needed extra whisking to be blended to ones that seemed almost solid in consistency.
I wasn't sure if I should eat them or not and I can't even be positive that these eggs were from the coldest days because they didn't crack and they went right into the fridge with the rest. I have my eggs "in order" but we are a week or two behind most of the time.
Any thoughts?
Mine do that a lot. It could be frustration, but I assumed it was part of their display to the hens, maybe to demonstrate their virility, or that they know what to do.Interesting! I have an odd question for the turkey owners here. If a Tom turkey is unable to excute mating with his girls, will he try to practice "relieving" himself? I've seen my Tom do this twice, where it looks like he's trying to mate with the air... Strange sight to see. I thought at first he was sick or having a seizure. He promptly stopped when I walked over to him. Is my Tom frustrated?
I am not on FB anymore, but I had such an urge to check on you for the past two months or so.just stopping in to say hello again. Didn't forget you motorcycle chick just haven't seen you in a while.
Yes, they can freeze all the way and not crack. Not good for hatching, but (literally!) pretty cool otherwise.I know there are lots of forums, but I would rather ask you all this.
Is it possible for an egg to freeze (or partially freeze) and not crack? I have cracked a few eggs throughout the winter and the egg yolk seems thick. I'm not sure how else to describe it. The yolks have ranged a bit from ones that needed extra whisking to be blended to ones that seemed almost solid in consistency.
I wasn't sure if I should eat them or not and I can't even be positive that these eggs were from the coldest days because they didn't crack and they went right into the fridge with the rest. I have my eggs "in order" but we are a week or two behind most of the time.
Any thoughts?