lay Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Well after 2 weeks of checking 3 times a day our girl has finally done us proud. It was perfect just sat in the straw waiting for us. We are going to soft boil it tonight and fight over it. Should we keep them in or out of the fridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Congratul;ations on your first egg. Any idea who laid it? I keep my eggs out of the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS We always keep our eggs out of the fridge! ENJOY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lay Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Tiggy was 22 weeks yesterday, so it was her. I couldn't quite believe it at lunch time. I wish we had been at home when she laid, just curious of the noise they make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Well done. Keep them out of the fridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is ok to keep the eggs out of the fridge as long as your kitchen isnt TOO hot. Do let us knkow how it tastes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaspete Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Tiggy laid the egg - she is just 22 weeks: http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Chickens&id=tiggy Pongo is only 15 weeks: http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Chickens&id=pongo Photos of the egg to follow (after I've eaten it), as the gallery site is up and down like a bride's nightie at the moment. Guy (lay's other half) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 They look lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS!!! What fab news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Great feeling isn't it?! We keep ours out of the fridge ..... they don't last long enough to go off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 the gallery site is up and down like a bride's nightie at the moment. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon_clucker Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I was just wondering excuse me if this is a stupid question but why do eggs need to be/can be kept out of the fridge? I keep mine in the fridge and they dont seem to go off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 It's still exciting finding an egg, and the first is extra special well done karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I was just wondering excuse me if this is a stupid question but why do eggs need to be/can be kept out of the fridge? I keep mine in the fridge and they dont seem to go off ? Preserves the taste, and eggs which are meant to be used for cooking should be room temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Its simply that the eggs you will be eating from your chickens will be days old at most. The eggs you buy from a shop are probably at least two weeks old before they even get there. You will notice that even supermarkets don't keep them in coolers: They're simply on a shelf. There is no need for eggs to be in a fridge, but some people seem to be slightly obsessed with the idea of freshness and would keep everything in a fridge.... hence our needs for these lovely great giant American style ones! (which I lust after myself). Anyway, Martin's right too: For the best tasting eggs, they should be room temperature before you cook them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaspete Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 No more photos after this - I promise! http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=First-Egg-Gallery&id=tiggyegg1 http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=First-Egg-Gallery&id=tiggyegg2 http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=First-Egg-Gallery&id=tiggyegg3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 They look lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
