Single hen

[Hennubi]

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

[Stevie]

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.

[Cinnamon]

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

[Hennubi]

Thanks all,

will avoid washing if possible and just use the warm water if I have to!

 

[Stevie]

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.

[Hen Watch]

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.

[Redwing]

I tend to wipe mine over with a bit of kitchen roll dampened with warm water then dry them straight away

[Lesley]

You can buy an Egg Sanitiser which is what we use - we buy ours from The Domestic Fowl Trust.

[Chillicat]

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

[AJuff]

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.

[Saronne]

Hi,

 

I wipe any mucky eggs with damp paper towel. Seems to do the trick.

 

Saronne

[little jerry]

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.

[Cinnamon]

Change to hand temperature water to be safe Little Jerry

It stops the bacteria going through the shell.