Egg Freshness Test
Egg-cellent Knowledge to Have
About Egg Handling
- You do not need to wash farm-fresh eggs. In fact, washing eggs removes a protective protein layer, called a bloom. This bloom comes from the hen and it protects her eggs from bacteria. You can store unwashed eggs at room temperature for 2 weeks (not more than a month).
- Dirty shells can contaminate clean cooking areas, utensils, hands and even food.
- If you have dirty eggs from your chickens and they need cleaning, it is best to clean their nesting boxes and lay fresh straw or wood chips.
- If you must wash them, do so in warm running water. Warm water rinses off any bacteria. 90 degrees is recommended. This causes the contents inside the egg to expand, pushing out contaminants and bacteria, from the egg shell pores. Cold water can encourage the bacteria deeper in the shell.. Dry the eggs gently with a towel or paper towel. Refrigerate once dry in a closed container (egg cartons are best), as eggs can absorb the smells in your refrigerator and it also prevents breakage. Refrigeration also reduces the risk of salmonella.
- Farm fresh eggs can be kept in a fridge for 3 months (no longer than 6).
- The simplest way to test if an egg is fresh, is to place it in a glass of cold water. If they sink to the bottom and lay on their side, they are still fresh. If they remain at the bottom but standing up, they are not that fresh but still edible. If they float, they should not be eaten.
Things to Note
Appointment Only
We can't wait to see you, but all pickups do require an appointment. Call or write to arrange your pickup.
Delivery Preparation
Before your chicks arrive make sure you are set up to receive them with all the supplies you might need. Read our help guides if you have any quesions.
Contact us with any Questions
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Other Resources
Baby Chick Care
Simple needs. And simple things to keep an eye out for. With these helpful tips your family will enjoy the experience of raising chicks.
The Happy Chicken Coup
Create a safe and healthy space for your hens. And doing it right will prevent many possible troubles down the road. Use these helpful tips.
Top Tips for Raising Chickens
Chickens’ needs are very simple. Done right will prevent many issues that we learned in our early years of raising chickens.
Troubleshooting for Chicks
While some things are unavoidable, most are not. These most common issues can be easily treated and if not, most times then hens will die. Learn from the mistakes of others.
My Favourite Breeds
There are so many breeds and many different benefits from each breed. Here are some of my favorites.
Other Resources
Baby Chick Care
Simple needs. And simple things to keep an eye out for. With these helpful tips your family will enjoy the experience of raising chicks.
How Egg Colors Happen
How egg colours happen: Understanding what and who lays different colours can be very interesting for children. Giving away a carton of multi-coloured eggs is always prized by whoever gets one.
The Happy Chicken Coup
Create a safe and healthy space for your hens. And doing it right will prevent many possible troubles down the road. Use these helpful tips.
Top Tips for Raising Chickens
Chickens’ needs are very simple. Done right will prevent many issues that we learned in our early years of raising chickens.
Troubleshooting for Chicks
While some things are unavoidable, most are. These most common issues can be easily treated and if not, most times then hens will die. Learn from the mistakes of others.
My Favourite Breeds
There are so many breeds and many different benefits from each breed. Here are some of my favorites.
