quickcluck Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I know we can't wash them, but is there a safe way of getting mud from them? I think the girls are taking mud into the nest box on their twinkle toes! Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Wash them quickly with warm water and dry them immediately. Cold water allows bacteria in as it causes the membranes to shrink away from the shell. Don't have the water too hot or it might start to cook the egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I just rub the egg with my hand till to get the worst off. Then wash my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I do the same as Steve. I have a book written for chickens that says: Make sure you get plenty of muck on your eggs; your humans love to boast and show people that they are free range.If you can get feathers to stick on as well it all adds to the effect. I think your chickens have been reading my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Mostly I don't bother, but if they are really mucky (or I'm giving them away) I wipe the eggs over with a damp cloth, or damp kitchen towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Redwing, I think you may be right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Dirty eggs here too. I can tell what the weather has been like by the state of the eggs Muddier the eggs the wetter it has been. I leave mine and wash just before using them with warm water if they are really messy. Friends don't seem to mind messy eggs they seem to think they are 'proper' eggs Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judith67 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I dont wash mine until i need to actually use the, although i sometimes rub it off with my fingers if i can. I dont like to wash them as discussed above. Even the ones i sell to my workmates, i explain befoer they buy that i make no apology for the amount of poo/mud/feathers attached to the egg and explain about the washing thing and everyone is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
