twist in the to refrige eggs or not debate

[NC Chicken Gal]

Ok, so I plan on NOT putting my eggs in the fridge, at least not yet. Heres something that popped up in my mind the other day....

Ok, the weather is getting colder now...I collect eggs once a day (usually in the evening) If the eggs are sitting outside...in the cold...should I put them in the fridge? In other words, after they are already cold from being outside, is it ok to leave then on the counter and warm back up to room temp?

 

[AmyRey]

I think they'll be okay, but will defer to those more knowledgeable than myself.

 

[NC Chicken Gal]

I was really just curious. I imagine they would be fine, but since I am new to this, thought I would ask

 

[evonne]

don't you know you're sposed to spend every waking moment doting on your girls and rush out there and get that egg while it's still warm!!!

 

[journey11]

 

[PunkinPeep]

Yes, it's o.k. to let your eggs stay at room temperature even after they have been cold. If they freeze, that's different. You can keep them frozen, but they act different after freezing, and you'll want to use them for baking or scrambled eggs only.

 

[Shiningfeather]

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So sad, but on days I don't work this is exactly what I do.

 

[eastbaychicks]

Wait a second, who doesn't put eggs in the fridge?

 

[PunkinPeep]

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lots of people. eggs will do fine at room temperature for quite a while. and they're also better to bake with when used at room temperature.

 

[Terri]

i don't put my eggs in the fridge for a day or so, my pawpaw never put them in the fridge, they were always in basket on the counter, then he would eat em or hatch em