I have 2 hens and they just started laying eggs, how long do the eggs stay good when refridgerated? and how long do they stay good outside in the coop?
2006-11-01 03:45:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
In the refrigerator they can last for several weeks. Do not run the egg under water in order to clean it before storage. Use a damp towel to wipe off any surface dirt.
The egg has a natural layer called the "bloom" that makes it nearly airtight when it's laid. In the commercial process this is washed off and replaced with a mineral oil but freshly laid eggs, farm-fresh eggs don't go through this. Washing it will just decrease the shelf-life drastically.
To test the freshness you can fill a cup with cold water and place the egg inside. If the egg sinks, it's still fresh, if it floats just below the surface, it should be used as soon as possible. If it floats outright, it's bad. Do this just before you're ready to use them to ensure the bloom remains on the egg up until it use.
2006-11-01 04:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some believe farmers have 30 days from the day an egg is laid to get it to stores. Then, the stores have another 30 days to sell the eggs. The FDA recomends a maximum of 5 weeks in your refridgerator before you discard your eggs. What does this all boil down to? On April 1st, you could be eating an egg for breakfast laid on Christmas. *Someone who talked with an egg farmer was told from the day it was laid, the egg has 30 days. I assume that means until the sale date, but that was not made clear. *Even if that is true, keep in mind that farmers generally get their eggs to stores within a week, and both the "pack date" and "sell by" date are stamped onto the carton. The numbers run from 1-365 depending on the day of the year. Lastly, there is a big difference in taste between farm fresh eggs and one week old eggs. If you want the freshest eggs, you can buy local. *
2006-11-01 12:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can stay good up to 4 months or longer in the refridgerator and if left in the nest if not sat on for hatching purposes, they will be rotten within 2 weeks if not kept cold in a firdge setting.
2006-11-01 12:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by reasonable-sale-lots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they stay good for 3 to 4 months.
2006-11-01 13:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should check your nest every day and immediately refriderate them and they should stay fresh for as long as a week and a half and then you can test them and see if they are still good.
2006-11-01 11:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋