I need more chickens Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Anyone know how the cold temperatures affect the eggs? If they freeze are they safe to eat? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Last winter was the first time I have ever found frozen eggs, so it will have to be pretty cold before this happens - average winter frosts won't affect them. I think it was -12 or something, and they'd been left in the Eglu once the hens got up, if I had been able to collect them as soon as they'd been laid then they wouldn't have frozen. If they freeze, the shells will crack - that was how I first realised they'd frozen last year - and on that basis they are not safe to eat because the contents could have become contaminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
