Hennubi Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I feel like I have heard that you are not supposed to wash eggs (like if they are pooey..) but I can find any definative answers anywhere.. It seems a little strange to me but thought maybe it would be becuse they are porous? anyway we are only have 1 layer so far so its fairly academic but I was just wondering what everyone else did..? Thanks, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 You shouldnt wash eggs because the shells are porous and any bacteria on outside gets forced inside.I just brush any dried poo off with my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Correction, you CAN wash eggs (I have done it many times), but you need to use hand temperature water, no soaps or anything, do it quickly & dry it right away. The warm water prevents the bacteria getting into the egg through the shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennubi Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thanks all, will avoid washing if possible and just use the warm water if I have to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Correction, you CAN wash eggs (I have done it many times), but you need to use hand temperature water, no soaps or anything, do it quickly & dry it right away. The warm water prevents the bacteria getting into the egg through the shell I stand corrected! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I don't bother washing them unless I have to give them away, then I use warm water on some kitchen towel and just give them a quick rub over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I tend to wipe mine over with a bit of kitchen roll dampened with warm water then dry them straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 You can buy an Egg Sanitiser which is what we use - we buy ours from The Domestic Fowl Trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillicat Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi - we get pooey eggs AND I poo pick EVERY day I bought this but haven't used it yet http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Egg_Wash_Powder.html Hope the link works, its an egg wash powder..........ta dah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 After reading Mrs Beeton at the in-laws house I wash my eggs and smear them in butter to 'dry preserve' them. It blocks the pres and they keep longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hi, I wipe any mucky eggs with damp paper towel. Seems to do the trick. Saronne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I always get one spottless egg and one poo covered egg from my two girls. I know which one is the culprit. But I just clean it with cold water and a soft cloth. So far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Change to hand temperature water to be safe Little Jerry It stops the bacteria going through the shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
