Pollo Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Just out of interest, how long roughly do eggs last? This question has only arisen because normally the eggs don't hang around more than a couple of days before they get used but for the first time since I got my two in October we went away for two weeks and my daughter looked after them but didn't eat any eggs. I normally write a date on them and I know the way of testing them is putting them in water to see if they sink or float. I don't keep them in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think they last up to 3 or 4 weeks. Not a chance they would be around that long though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yes, I think its roughly 3 weeks without a fridge and 4 with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Shop bought eggs have to, by law, have a sell by (or display until) date 3 weeks from laying; and a use by date which is 4 weeks from laying. Useful info if you ever have to buy eggs. Ours never last that long, but I can see the possibility when we get into the lighter, warmer months and all the girls are laying. I bought a date stamp from staples and some food grade ink. The kids love stamping the eggs with a date 28 days hence (it's good for their maths to have to work it out too! - poor things, who'd have a teacher for a mother eh ) debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Debs wrote The kids love stamping the eggs you must have unusually gentle kids !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 No, just really tough egg shells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollo Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks very much. As you say, can't see any of mine ever lasting 3 days let alone 3 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
