AJuff Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I know you shouldn't wash eggs but one of my girls poos in the nest regularly and by the time I get home from work they can sometimes be quite messy. As it's all dried on I can't rub off with a dry paper towel as has been suggested. I tend to use a damp cloth and dry them straight away. I have noticed that Delia's eggs take on a spotty bloom after a few days. Do you think this is bacteria entering the egg causing the bloom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hope not . I have to wipe Maisie's eggs quite often (I use a damp cloth ). Not sure why only hers are pooey (must check her nethers tomorrow ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My hens love to sleep in their nestboxes . Consequently, their eggs are sometimes a little bit pooey . I just wipe it off with an ever-so-slightly damp cloth if I can't get it off with a dry one. There's some reason why you shouldn't wash eggs but I don't know the full story I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Apparently washing can damage the fine membrane that keeps bacteria out of the egg. So it's OK to wash your eggs immediately before use, but not a good idea to wash them and leave them, especially if you store them outside the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 IF you do wash them, use warm water not cold.....sounds topsy turvey, but cold water makes the membrane shrink away inside, allowing bacteria in. There is an excellent article **here** from the Pekin Bntams site about cleaning eggs. Very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Very informative. Bit like you then . (How do you KNOW all this stuff ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I wipe dirty eggs with diluted Milton, the stuff used to sterilise babies' feeding bottles, and dry thoroughly with a paper towel. I keep the eggs in the fridge and I don't like the idea of putting chicken poo in there next to other foods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...