brambles Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 What are the thoughts on eggs which are laid first thing then not collected until I get in from work in the evening. They seem very cold, but I haven't cracked them to see if they are as frozen as all the other things outside. Will I give us food poisoning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Why? More problem if they are in the sun all day. Let us know how they cook up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 They are first eggs too - funny time of year to come into lay - that's my araucana and Sussex for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Going to be trouble those girls - independent thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinedon Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 my araucane also came into lay last week and has calmed down since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I just quickly (very,very quickly!) cleaned my hens out & found a soft shelled egg frozen solid in the poo tray. Can't tell you how weird it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 my araucane also came into lay last week and has calmed down since Can you get your Araucana to have a word with mine please, I'm desperate for eggs but she's taking her own sweet time Meant to add, I have eggs in the freezer to see me through this egg drought . The consistency and colour seem to alter slightly but they are fine for cooking .Chilled eggs from the nestbox will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I found Lucky (cockerel) munching on a semi frozen egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I had a softie laid in the run the other day, it was frozen solid.... Fascinating to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 went out to get the eggs in today and they were frozen solid ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Blimey! I'd better keep an eye on the girls and keep checking for eggs. Not holding much hope though, it was -15C last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I had this on Saturday morning, for the first time ever. I saw the first egg had a vertical split in it, but I still couldn't quite believe it until I brought it in and tried to crack it. The hens were fine - I assume the eggs froze after they left the Eglu, because their body temperature would have kept the heat up inside there, and they would have been laid during the day on Friday while I was at work. I had two normal eggs on Saturday and one yesterday, but I was able to collect those a bit sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I've had 2 of these in 2 days, so I've just popped them in a dish to defrost and will scramble them up for the girls later. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I found a half eaten egg in the NB this morning. It was frozen solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I went to egg collect about 1ish today & there was a beautiful egg in the cube. Went to pick it out & it was frozen, heavy & split. I was a bit amazed really. Hubby's car did read minus 9 though on the temprature & I've had to pour warm water in all the drinkers twice already. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I had a frozen split one a week or so ago. I'm amazed the hens are still laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I had my first frozen one this morning - it must have been laid late yesterday so been there all night. Nice neat little split all along it - currently defrosting, it will be interesting to see if it's been adversely affected by it's freeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 We had a frozen softie in the droppings tray last week - it came off a lot easier than a normal one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 i've had about three frozen ones this week, its a shame to throw the out. they must be laid very early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
