Refrigerating eggs

[mustangsaguaro]

How long can eggs be out of the refridgerator before going bad? I am asking b/c I am participating in the Feb Egg Swap and want to get my eggs collected and shipped as soon as I know who my partner is. I want to be able to send my partner the freshest of eggs possible. I know not to refridgerate eggs that are going to be shipped. I have 4 eggs sitting out right now and am expecting at least 2 more eggs today. Haven't been laid yet.

Kim

 

[Wildsky]

I think they are only viable for up to 2 weeks MAX - anything longer and they probably won't hatch.

The ideal is to collect the day you send them - or perhaps the day before.
They can spend 4 days in the mail.

 

[MissPrissy]

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I don't refrigerate my eggs. Not even the ones I cook with.

 

[mustangsaguaro]

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Right now I have 5 hens w/ only 3 maybe 4 laying. Right now I am getting 2-3 eggs/day. I know it is best to collect on the day of ship. But since I only have 2-3 eggs/day I will probably have to collect one day, wait for the next day collect those eggs, then ship.

 

[DrakeMaiden]

For hatching, it is my understanding that it is just best not to refrigerate. Leaving them in a cool spot is better and apparently if you turn them while they are resting they should do better. But I'm no expert.