Stinky eggs that do not appear to be rotten...

[JMBWV]

Sometimes our eggs have a funky smell. It's not a 'rotten' smell, so much as an 'organic' or sulfur-like smell, like maybe they were lying in poop (they weren't, to my knowledge).

Most of our eggs have no smell. Sometimes a group of eggs will have it, so I don't think it's hen-specific. Any ideas? They're on non-GMO hen laying mix. Thank you for any insight! I hate throwing out eggs that aren't spoiled, just because they have a little smell.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Hmm if it were my flock I'd run them through some antibiotics to be safe. Trouble is, it can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria by overusing antibiotics. So that is what I would do, but not what I would recommend to anyone else.

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/36/off-odours-and-flavours

The above website has some suggestions for you- I hope it is helpful!

 

[JMBWV]

Thank you!

I may use some anti-bacterial essential oils, rather than antibiotics, and see how they do. I appreciate your reply!