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Post by Kristianna on Oct 2, 2005 13:11:30 GMT -5
Occasionally our eggs need to be "cleaned". I can't sell them, nor can I use them when they've got chicken yuckies all over them.
I read that we are not supposed to wash the eggs. I have been wiping them with a slightly damp cloth, but we aren't even supposed to be doing that.
So...how on earth are we supposed to clean any eggs that need it? Please help if you have any information since this has been an ongoing problem for us.
Thanks!
K
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Terri
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Post by Terri on Oct 2, 2005 14:40:21 GMT -5
The REASON that we are not supposed to wash the eggs is because unwashed eggs keep longer. Of course, they will keep for a few weeks even if you DO wash them, as long as you keep them cold.
So, I wash my dirty eggs with lukewarm water and dish soap, rinse, and put them in the fridge to be eaten.
I have read some discussion as to whether the wash water should be warm or cold. The idea is that warm water might expand the outside of the egg before the inside, and therefor suck contaminates into the egg shell, which is slightly porous. I figure if the water is sort of room temperature, that will not happen.
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Post by Kristianna on Oct 2, 2005 14:47:49 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Terri! This is great info!
I've been just trying to separate the nice clean eggs and put those in cartons for our customers. Now we have several dozen in the fridge and only two customers, LOL!
k
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Terri
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Post by Terri on Oct 2, 2005 21:18:15 GMT -5
Did you know that chickens LOVE scrambled eggs? It is a fact. They like it even better if you add the egg shells to the pan.  |
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Post by smwon on Oct 6, 2006 17:35:25 GMT -5
I used to wash my yucky eggs... I also ground the egg shells up and gave them back to the chickens for calcium. Eggs are just calcium carbonate... and yes the chickens do like scrambled eggs and it is a good protein supplement... they like cooked chicken too! lol.  |
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Post by arlene on Oct 22, 2006 9:54:02 GMT -5
I read recently that the reason you're not supposed to wash the eggs are because they arrive with a natural coating of some sort that protects the egg. If you wash them, even gently, you can wash the coating away and leave the way open for bacteria and germs to get in through the porous shell. You might want to check up on that (I have NO experience in these matters).
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longrider
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Post by longrider on Oct 22, 2006 10:32:00 GMT -5
is it reasonable to think i can keep chickens while living in the interior. wouldnt this be a whole lot of trouble? I have kept them here in alabama which has it worries too with preditors and disease.
does anyone else know how practical it is?
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Post by Washkeeton on Oct 22, 2006 11:38:20 GMT -5
One of my friends in fairbanks has chickens. He has them in a small coop with a heated water bucket and a light bulb for warmth. He hasnt complained that he doesnt get eggs. There is no reason that you shouldnt be able to keep them just got to do a little more to keep them warm.
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Post by Freeholdfarm on Nov 9, 2006 1:16:58 GMT -5
We had chickens while living in Tok (coldest part of the Interior). We lost some combs and a few toes to frostbite, but the chickens all survived, and we even got a few eggs through the winter (if we could get them into the house before they froze). Our critters were in a small, partly insulated shed.
Ducks and geese are much hardier in cold climates than chickens are, but make a mess with their water (think ice all over the inside of their shelter!). If you do go with chickens, look for some with small combs (pea combs are best). We found that feathering on the feet didn't really help much, though.
Kathleen
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