Simple instructions for cleaning chicken eggs.
A few things to note:
– When you wash an egg using the wet method, the bloom, or cuticle, is removed. Dry cleaning does not remove this natural anti-bacterial coating. If you use mineral oil to reseal an egg that has been wet-cleaned, be sure the egg is dry first, and be sure to use “food-grade” mineral oil. A very thin coating will suffice – a few drops on a paper towel rubbed over the shell will do it.
– An egg that is heavily soiled with chicken feces is not considered safe to eat, no matter how well you clean it. You best course of action in this case may be to discard it.
– Many people advise not soaking your eggs when you wash them. This is good advice – running water is best.
For further information about egg-cleaning and other egg information, see these links:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cleaning-and-storing-fresh-eggs.66816/
http://www.almanac.com/blog/raising-chickens/raising-chickens-101-collecting-storing-and-hatching-chicken-eggs
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-clean-eggs-3016789
http://www.storey.com/article/gail-damerow-local-eggs-are-safe-eggs/
Cleaning and Storing Farm Fresh Eggs
Highly recommended reading for all things chicken:
Damerow, Gail. Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens, 3rd ed. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing, 2010. 4th edition also available.
http://www.storey.com/books/storeys-guide-to-raising-chickens-3rd-edition/
Damerow, Gail. The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd ed. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing, 2015.
very informative information. that is the method we use. thank for sharing
Have you heard of preserving eggs? Fresh eggs up to 2 years. Using hydrated lime and water. 1oz weight of lime to a quart of water