Washing eggs?

[HennyPenny2019]

I spot wash any nasty bits off before they go into my fridge, then do a full wash before giving any away(or at least tell recipient if they are left unwashed)

BG coop ... talk about you chicken breed please. I saw an article a while back on these beautiful all black chickens and would like to hear from someone who has them. Thanks.

 

[BGcoop]

Just curious, what happens when the egg cools off, contracts and starts sucking things back into itself?

Hopefully you have washed off most of the harmful bacteria so there won’t be any bad stuff to suck in??

 

[BGcoop]

BG coop ... talk about you chicken breed please. I saw an article a while back on these beautiful all black chickens and would like to hear from someone who has them. Thanks.

I only have 2 roosters that we got from craig’s list this summer. I would love to get a hen too at some point. My boys are not the “greatest quality” due to some redness that shows in their wattles, but they have been great as far as behavior! They are gentle with the girls, sound alarms when necessary and don’t fight with each other. They are very beautiful birds with the way they shimmer a metallic green in the light. Is there something in particular that you want to know?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Just curious, what happens when the egg cools off, contracts and starts sucking things back into itself?

Inside the hen's body the egg is rolling along at about 107F. The primary contraction of ingredients and when the initial air pocket forms is immediately after the egg is laid and the cuticle is still wet when exposed to ambient temperature. Perhaps that's why it is important to keep nesting material clean.

BG coop ... talk about you chicken breed please. I saw an article a while back on these beautiful all black chickens and would like to hear from someone who has them. Thanks.

I assume you are talking about Ayam Cemani.
I've seen them advertised on here from time to time.

 

[BGcoop]

Yes, Ayam cemani. But like I said, mine are a craig’s List breed, I just thought they were pretty.

 

[Cynthia12]

Thank you both for the correction. From time to time I make mistakes but that is the opposite of what I wanted to say. Hope it just a senior moment but I find it necessary more often to reread before I hit the post button.

Me too!!

 

[TheBeardie]

Does anyone use or know about egg wipes? I'm fine with my sticking my eggs right in my fridge, but I've seen them in TSC and now I'm curious.

 

[Mosey2003]

Does anyone use or know about egg wipes? I'm fine with my sticking my eggs right in my fridge, but I've seen them in TSC and now I'm curious.

I picked up a canister of them thinking they'd be convenient to just wipe and go in the barn, but no. You have to rinse the egg after using them, so I find them completely useless. If the egg is dirty enough to need suds, you need to wipe harder than the wipe will really accomplish.

Now, if we're having an especially muddy period and I'm finding most eggs are dirty, I'll bust out the liquid egg wash and do a few batches sitting in hot water with that. It gets them nicely clean, just have to rinse. But I don't typically go to the trouble if there is just smudging or a little dirt here or there.

I usually put them in the fridge the day they are laid and then wash either just before using or just before sale. Really dirty ones are washed the day I collect and then go in the door of the fridge to be used first.

Always use hot water, and always make sure they're DRY before you put them back in the carton. Sitting in there wet will breed nasties.

 

[aart]

Just curious, what happens when the egg cools off, contracts and starts sucking things back into itself?

That's why it's important to thoroughly 'scrub' egg when washing under warmer water. I just use my hands to 'scrub' making sure I hit the entire surface all the way around.
'Spot washing/cleaning' or merely 'wiping' is the worst thing one can do, IMO.

 

[Button Quail 123]

You can also use egg wipes. I know these are for sale on Purely Poultry. Here's the link:
https://www.purelypoultry.com/wipe-wash-egg-wipes-p-1031.html