These may be older videos but they sure are current even for today. Your topics are generally very informative. Thanks for putting them out. Love the scripture verses for sure! God bless you and yours.
lol we've been collecting egg cartons for 6yr now!! we give our customers a deal if they return cartons so I don't ever run out :). we don't wash unless absolutely necessary and never put in fridge. our Country is the only or one of the only country that presses to refrigerate eggs, in Europe, eggs are kept next to bread at the grocery stores. I believe it keeps them more fresh.
The best decision I ever made was buying 2 one week old chicks in March 2016, without the consent of my spouse. LOL At first she was "Da hell did you buy?! You know I"m scared of chickens!!!! You know I don't like them!!!!". Shrugged it off and raised them inside of our house, in a guinea pig cage under a heat lamp etc, with the help of our Jack Russell (substitute mother, not kidding you) and they very quickly became pets that loved cuddles and attention. And now, 1,5 year and some later they are our sweet cuddling adult chickens that provide us with food every day. 2 big eggs every day, which is plenty enough for us. We even have to give away eggs from time to time. LOL She loves them to death now and would do anything to prevent any harm being done to them. They basically became HER pets too that even respond to their names individually (Thelma and Louise). Cheers.
We have 12 chickens, now a year old. We get 7-11 eggs a day. When we have our weekly floods-5 inches of rain a day, the egg production goes down. We also don't wash our eggs because of the coating. I usually have 16 doz eggs in the fridge at one time. Then I start giving them away to our church family. Older eggs boil better, so that is why I wait till I have quite a few dozen before I give them away. Raising chickens is a great hobby, since all my kids are grown. Love your videos and always look forward to the Bible verse at the end.
6996katmom Thanks! Where are you that gets all that rain? That is quite the downpour! We love always having eggs in our home and love to share them with friends and family also! Thanks for sharing and God bless!
sslfamilydad I just want to say thank you and your family for all the great videos. You have inspired me to build our very own chicken coop. Last fall I started the coop 😰. It's easier said than done. Anyway last April we purchased seven two day old chicks. Two Road Island Reds, one Americana , one Silver laced wyndot, one Golden laced wyndot, one Buff Orbington, and a Barred Plymouth Rock. Four of them just started to lay on August 31st. My family and I thank you and your family for all your help. God bless.
I’ve always been funny about eating laid eggs. I grew up city with the idea of refrigeration so eating an egg that’s been out possibly all night in a coop is a paranoia. Buuuuut your video helped ease my mind more so thanks for that. I subbed because I can’t wait to see what else is on your channel.
Fresh eggs are FANTASTIC! We bought four chickens in April and the difference between store bought and fresh eggs is night and day. Also natural and not shot up with hormones and other chemicals. We don't refrigerate our eggs and they're great. Did you know that store bought eggs are already a couple of months old before they ever get put on the shelves? Hope this helps. Blessings!
Honestly there are a lot of things that fall under that same realm. A lot of "common knowledge" about a number of products like eggs are based on giant corporations protecting themselves legally. Reality is often quite different. It's like how quite a number of groceries last long beyond the "best buy" or "expiration" dates.
our kitchens look similar I have white counter tops and oak cabinet as well. . i don't see too many videos of normal country kitchens.... our house was my husbands grandparents home! we love it! your videos are so helpful!
Thank you for posting all these videos. This has been so helpful. We are thinking of starting a chicken coup in the backyard and I also want to start an aquaponics project so can't wait to watch those videos.
Question! We just received 3 dozen farm fresh eggs. Not washed. My immediate instinct was to put them in the fridge. They've been in there a little over a week due to my concerns of washing. Before cooking them and washing, do I need to let them return to room temp? Or can I take the ones out and wash/cook right away as needed? If I want to wash them all.... can I wash them all and put them right back. Haha you get where I'm going with this. Thanks! Great video!
+Margaret Freeman I have actually heard of that but have not tried it. With how many eggs we pile up here I don't think we will ever want to store them but for others that is a great tip, thanks!
Awesome that you still have your LS PT shirt😀.. I have me a lil flock of chickens. I wished years ago that FT.Hood would have allowed chickens on base. I can't be the only one that won't eat a chicken if I've named it?
PVC feeder tube? I'll have to see if you have a video for yours. We made one, takes about a week's worth of food at a time. Chickens love it. Makes feeding simple and only an occasional chore.
Washing an egg removes the bloom and the egg should be refrigerated. You should also note that eggs should be washed in mildly warm water, cold water can cause egg to bring bacteria into the egg.
Quick question. I really want to keep my eggs at room temp i just feel like it is more natural. I get very high quality eggs straight from the farm unwashed. However, It is very cold on east coast and they are sent to me basically refrigerated because of these low temps outside. Can I leave them at room temp even after they were previously cold?
I would say they are fine. Ours are often left in the coop for a day or two when the temps are in the 30s and we always bring them in to room temps till they are used with no trouble
I need to keep 4 eggs at room temperature = 2 for a day, and 2 for 2 days - I will be able to keep them cold & separated as well. Will they remain safe under these circumstances?
You should consider adding that the water temperature of the wash water cannot be colder than the inside of the egg or the inside will contract and draw in dirt, bacteria and wash water through the egg shell where it will stay and spoil your eggs. You always want the wash water to be 3 to 5 degrees warmer than the egg. Don't know how warm your eggs are? Get one of those laser thermometers.
I have chickens, and have a question about keeping them at room temperature. It seems that the ones that are at room temp, when opened, spread out through the whole pan. The albumen is not raised , which I thought was the test of a fresh egg. I also do not wash them until I use them. Have you noticed this or know what that is?
tosundance I do notice that sometimes they are less rigid when kept at room temperature. I have a feeling this is just due to the temp they are at the time you crack them. for instance, if you left an egg out for a week and then refrigerate it, it will be more rigid when you crack it.
Great vids and keep them coming!! quick little point though... For the love of your cast iron pans, don't use metal utensils!!! Its hard on the surface and wears the seasoning of the pan:(
Gibby Outdoors Oh I would highly disagree with you on that. One of the best reasons to get cast iron is so that you can use good utensils. Cast iron is meant to be used with stainless steel and I would be dishonoring it by using plastic:) The seasoning on cast iron should be in the "pores" of the pans and not on the surface. Just a different opinion and I appreciate yours as well!
Gibby Outdoors Well, I suppose wood would be ok:) Anything but plastic and Wood utensils are also a favorite of mine so I will go with you on that one.
I also have chickens here in az. I've found that it is better to bring them in as you spot them and to try to create as much shade as possible for your coop. Otherwise I've had no problems during the heat.
after washing, coat the eggs in a vegetable oil and they can be stored at room temp for around 9 months. You can also get egg cartons from your local farm supply store. :)
Most commercial laying hens are immunized against Salmonella. Unlike in other countries, there is no requirement to do so in the U.S., at least not as far as I know. Nonetheless, most producers so it for their own financial wellbeing.
Great video dude, I'm looking at chickens once i have a garden space to keep them :) Loving the video updates by the way, short videos to the point. Have you got a roosters to encourage the egg laying or just leaving them to their own whims? All the best, Robert.
No roosters here, too loud for our neighborhood! The chickens will lay without any encouragement but obviously the eggs cannot be fertilized so we cannot hatch any. How do you get your eggs over there, warm or refrigerated?
I learned in another video that if the eggs float, they're no good. If the sink but tip up a bit you should boil them or bake with them. I would think that your fridge might be a source of heat and may shorten the shelf life but that's only my hunch. I would find a cooler spot to keep them.
# Nelson Nieves-Segui I cannot respond directly to you but for anyone else with this question - I do not have written plans yet just the video series which explains the basics of the measurements and design - th-cam.com/play/PLL3IEVIDKMm6QVVL4DPxq9LpcSTu4yQCp.html
Thanks Dan, we currently do not "worm" the chickens and are trying to rely on a nature and keeping their area clean to prevent these nasty little buggers. However, we have looked into it an may start a regiment this summer to ensure they do not get worms. Thanks and great question!
We have considered doing some long term storage and there are a couple of ways to go about that. I will probably try a couple and then report in with how well it worked. Thanks for checking it out!
As crazy as it sounds I’ve used breast milk storage bags. I crack the eggs in a bowl, whip them up, and put them in the bags then freeze flat. I can usually fit 3 eggs per bag. Super convenient!
I know this question is off topic from this video but i was wondering what paint you used to give it that brown color? I really like the touch and i want to use it myself.
Martin Cepeda I am assuming you are referring to the color of the coop. That is Russet Deck stain we ended up not using. It turned out to be perfect for the coop. Thanks for checking it out!
My friend gave me some fresh eggs and she just told me to wash them so I washed them in cold water is it still safe to use them because everyone is telling me to not eat them now I'd it ok to still eat them even though I used cold water
i “dry cleaned” some eggs a friend gave us last night but didn’t put them in the fridge until this morning... should i just get rid of them because I didn’t store them in the refrigerator right away? I’m worried now.. 😰
I love your basket bro lol you got me laughing because its so small. Good thing you got chickens prices up on eggs and what they feed there chickens good lord trashy food and not the best living either.
Martin Cepeda Sure can, the playlist with all of the building videos is here - th-cam.com/play/PLL3IEVIDKMm6QVVL4DPxq9LpcSTu4yQCp.html. Thanks for checking it out!
I have a question. How do you wash eggs? You showed us how to rinse them off, but you didn’t show us how to wash them so that friends children can touch the eggs and put their hands in their mouths and not get sick. You mentioned antibacterial soap. Dish soap? What would you use?
I have read that in Europe, particularly England, they do not refrigerate them either but I am not sure how true that is still today. It has to do with required immunizations in different countries. Where are you located?
Will I live Seattle, WA. I relatives in Viet Nam, and saw they didn't used refridgerate there eggs. Having a refrigerator is rare. You have to have money and financially stable. Yet incredibly the eggs are safe to eat. Mainly they eat duck eggs.
SSLFamilyDad We go to Mexico frequently... in their larger stores they sell the eggs off a large pallet, at room temperature. No need for refrigeration even in the "Walmart" of Mexico.
That is true, you go to country that do things differently. I a magazines that said refridgerate eggs less likely lose the liquid. Other said it help to prevent bacteria. As always great videos.
SSLFamilyDad Eggs in the UK are not kept in the refrigerated food section when sold in supermarkets etc. They are pretty resilient things! The other thing you can do is wash them and then wipe them over with a mineral oil which will then act as the natural "Bloom" coating, and they will last for a long while like that too. Storing them in an egg carton pointy end down keeps the air sack at the top this also helps keep them fresher for longer.
I have 9 girls who just started laying since i got them as chicks i have schooled myself by watchin these videos as they mature,,,I just wish people who post here should get right to the point at hand,,,,store at rm temp,,,do not wash,,and whatever helpful hints you can give,,,,but talkin about how to cook an egg time of yr and outside temp kind of gets boring and you lose concentration,,I had to read the comments to get my questions answered
How do you do a vid like this informing people on safe handling when you clearly don't even understand how salmonella is spread? He says you don't have to worry about food poisoning if they are your own chickens so you know their feed etc! You can get a chick who got it from the mother so infected when you bought it (there's no signs) or they get it from mice entering their coop or run and the chickens being exposed to their poop. Unless you think you can completely block all mice out then there's a chance. He never explains to use only warm water when washing the egg (or the shell will absorb and bacteria on the surface into the egg you will eat) and why you have to use running water not standing water, nor mentions you should always wash your hands after handling unwashed eggs (or the touching the chickens and not wear your coop/run shoes in the house). I know a homesteader who almost killed a friend with her eggs not doing things safely! Her friend was hospitalised with organ failure ffs. You don't need to over clean and be paranoid but this guy just brushes off basic safety because he really doesn't understand what he speaking about...why make a video on a topic you didn't even research?
If you have dirty eggs it means you are not cleaning the nests as often as you should, which means you aren't really taking care of your chickens as good as you should.
Exactly, Thank You for that comment Another reason is people collecting them...who do not handle the eggs properly. Either way, if that egg gets cracked, I want it washed. If you would not lick it, would you want it on your counter?
Sarah well it gets really muddy here when it rains, sometimes the hens' belly gets muddy too so when she pulls the egg under her after laying, it gets muddy too. My nest boxes are clean but that's a problem I have.
charlie the eggs are getting washed by the hen. Might as well wash them after collecting to keep the cooking area clean. Jusy use them up if you worry about having washed eggs.
I have no idea what's the right way. I'm just about to start with chickens and until today I assumed a kitchen rince would be fine. But why am I seeing egg washers for hundreds of dollars? What is the purpose of these? Sorry again. Am a newby.
+Canadian Egg-Scursions generally when you are selling Eva to the public people don't want dirty eggs so you can wash them and then refrigerate them for sale. We use ours pretty quickly so just bring them in and use them off the counter as needed with no washing until just before use
+Courtney Strobeck lol, we don't use paper towels or napkins. We have cloth napkins and fabric towels and it has been working out pretty well for about two years. Saves money on things we just use once and throw away:)
We don't use paper towels either! It is actually sustainable and less wasteful....I just sewed some napkins with fabric my mom gave me! Took a while to get everybody on board but we rock it now!!
He explains little in this, water must be warm not cold (or any germs are absorbed into the egg), it must be running water not standing because you want any salmonella to go down the sink and not coat the egg like it will if washed in standing water. He also never mentions you have to wash your hands after touching unwashed eggs. You also want to dry them with a paper towel or wash your tea towel after and not wipe them on dishes if you use it to dry them. He says you don't have to worry about food poisoning if they are your own chickens so you know their feed etc! He clearly has no clue how it's spread. You can get a chick who got it from the mother so infected when you bought it (there's no signs) or they get it from mice entering their coop or run and the chickens being exposed to their poop.
These may be older videos but they sure are current even for today. Your topics are generally very informative. Thanks for putting them out. Love the scripture verses for sure! God bless you and yours.
lol we've been collecting egg cartons for 6yr now!! we give our customers a deal if they return cartons so I don't ever run out :). we don't wash unless absolutely necessary and never put in fridge. our Country is the only or one of the only country that presses to refrigerate eggs, in Europe, eggs are kept next to bread at the grocery stores. I believe it keeps them more fresh.
The best decision I ever made was buying 2 one week old chicks in March 2016, without the consent of my spouse. LOL At first she was "Da hell did you buy?! You know I"m scared of chickens!!!! You know I don't like them!!!!". Shrugged it off and raised them inside of our house, in a guinea pig cage under a heat lamp etc, with the help of our Jack Russell (substitute mother, not kidding you) and they very quickly became pets that loved cuddles and attention. And now, 1,5 year and some later they are our sweet cuddling adult chickens that provide us with food every day. 2 big eggs every day, which is plenty enough for us. We even have to give away eggs from time to time. LOL She loves them to death now and would do anything to prevent any harm being done to them. They basically became HER pets too that even respond to their names individually (Thelma and Louise).
Cheers.
TheOpelkoenjas this is literally the same thing that happened to me down to a small dog protectively watching them and the number of hens.😂
Wife: doesn’t want chickens
*gets them anyways*
Wife: GET AWAY THEY’RE MINE!!
We have 12 chickens, now a year old. We get 7-11 eggs a day. When we have our weekly floods-5 inches of rain a day, the egg production goes down. We also don't wash our eggs because of the coating. I usually have 16 doz eggs in the fridge at one time. Then I start giving them away to our church family. Older eggs boil better, so that is why I wait till I have quite a few dozen before I give them away. Raising chickens is a great hobby, since all my kids are grown. Love your videos and always look forward to the Bible verse at the end.
6996katmom Thanks! Where are you that gets all that rain? That is quite the downpour! We love always having eggs in our home and love to share them with friends and family also! Thanks for sharing and God bless!
We live in south Texas, but you get all the snow. It snows here about an inch every 10 years.
sslfamilydad I just want to say thank you and your family for all the great videos. You have inspired me to build our very own chicken coop. Last fall I started the coop 😰. It's easier said than done. Anyway last April we purchased seven two day old chicks. Two Road Island Reds, one Americana , one Silver laced wyndot, one Golden laced wyndot, one Buff Orbington, and a Barred Plymouth Rock. Four of them just started to lay on August 31st. My family and I thank you and your family for all your help. God bless.
+juan vasquez is awesome! Sounds like a good little flock of chickens you have over there. Good luck with your chickens and enjoy those fresh eggs!
Love this video it's straight to the point and no unnecessary talking. Thanks!!
Joking right
Thank You. 😊 may you be blessed in your home and You Tube Channel.
I’ve always been funny about eating laid eggs. I grew up city with the idea of refrigeration so eating an egg that’s been out possibly all night in a coop is a paranoia. Buuuuut your video helped ease my mind more so thanks for that. I subbed because I can’t wait to see what else is on your channel.
Fresh eggs are FANTASTIC! We bought four chickens in April and the difference between store bought and fresh eggs is night and day. Also natural and not shot up with hormones and other chemicals. We don't refrigerate our eggs and they're great. Did you know that store bought eggs are already a couple of months old before they ever get put on the shelves? Hope this helps. Blessings!
Honestly there are a lot of things that fall under that same realm. A lot of "common knowledge" about a number of products like eggs are based on giant corporations protecting themselves legally. Reality is often quite different. It's like how quite a number of groceries last long beyond the "best buy" or "expiration" dates.
Very nice! And as an a compliment to this video- we have a video about how to stamp large stamps on egg cartons.
our kitchens look similar I have white counter tops and oak cabinet as well. . i don't see too many videos of normal country kitchens.... our house was my husbands grandparents home! we love it! your videos are so helpful!
thx for all the great videos . I have enjoyed watching them all. i'm hoping to build soon.
Thanks for watching them! Let me know if you have any questions once you get into it
This was a Very informative video. God bless you.
Thank you for posting all these videos. This has been so helpful. We are thinking of starting a chicken coup in the backyard and I also want to start an aquaponics project so can't wait to watch those videos.
Jenny McKean Glad I could help, let me knowif you come up with any questions!
Question! We just received 3 dozen farm fresh eggs. Not washed. My immediate instinct was to put them in the fridge. They've been in there a little over a week due to my concerns of washing. Before cooking them and washing, do I need to let them return to room temp? Or can I take the ones out and wash/cook right away as needed? If I want to wash them all.... can I wash them all and put them right back. Haha you get where I'm going with this. Thanks! Great video!
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
THANKS FOR SHARING REALLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO💖🐤🐥🐣🐔🐓
Very useful and helpful video, thank you!
Outstanding video and advice.
CUTMAN Thanks! glad you liked it.
Wonderful information....
Thank you💖
Thank you. I have 30 hens and have been worried about keeping them on the counter. My wife complains that they take up too much space in the fridge.
I really like your videos and the Bible verses at the end. Blessings!
imgpy Thanks! I appreciate the kind words and taking the time to check out the vids!
New sub. Awesome videos!Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Much appreciated!
Very informational
I have 15 layers. I'm at 10 dozen eggs now on my counter. Lol
Thank you!
If you wash your eggs, you can cover them with mineral oil, they should last up to a year like that in a cool dry place.
+Margaret Freeman I have actually heard of that but have not tried it. With how many eggs we pile up here I don't think we will ever want to store them but for others that is a great tip, thanks!
Awesome that you still have your LS PT shirt😀.. I have me a lil flock of chickens. I wished years ago that FT.Hood would have allowed chickens on base. I can't be the only one that won't eat a chicken if I've named it?
PVC feeder tube? I'll have to see if you have a video for yours. We made one, takes about a week's worth of food at a time. Chickens love it. Makes feeding simple and only an occasional chore.
Found it. LOL yours was the video that inspired our feeder, I just didn't remember. Thanks for that, it's unbelievably handy and so simple.
Do you have instructions written down on how to built the chicken coop, measurements and how much each material was also (width and length)?
What feed do you give your birds to make the lay large eggs
Good vid!
Go Army! Another great video.
Excited to start our journey! Thanks for the video! New sub for more tips!! Logos is rising!
Washing an egg removes the bloom and the egg should be refrigerated. You should also note that eggs should be washed in mildly warm water, cold water can cause egg to bring bacteria into the egg.
Do u do the deep method for the coop during the winter months? When do u start and what do u use? Thanks
Amen, you can't beat Liquid Chicken!
lol, and free too:)
Quick question. I really want to keep my eggs at room temp i just feel like it is more natural. I get very high quality eggs straight from the farm unwashed. However, It is very cold on east coast and they are sent to me basically refrigerated because of these low temps outside. Can I leave them at room temp even after they were previously cold?
I would say they are fine. Ours are often left in the coop for a day or two when the temps are in the 30s and we always bring them in to room temps till they are used with no trouble
Funny, I had the same question just yesterday!
I need to keep 4 eggs at room temperature = 2 for a day, and 2 for 2 days - I will be able to keep them cold & separated as well. Will they remain safe under these circumstances?
You should consider adding that the water temperature of the wash water cannot be colder than the inside of the egg or the inside will contract and draw in dirt, bacteria and wash water through the egg shell where it will stay and spoil your eggs. You always want the wash water to be 3 to 5 degrees warmer than the egg. Don't know how warm your eggs are? Get one of those laser thermometers.
I have chickens, and have a question about keeping them at room temperature. It seems that the ones that are at room temp, when opened, spread out through the whole pan. The albumen is not raised , which I thought was the test of a fresh egg. I also do not wash them until I use them. Have you noticed this or know what that is?
tosundance I do notice that sometimes they are less rigid when kept at room temperature. I have a feeling this is just due to the temp they are at the time you crack them. for instance, if you left an egg out for a week and then refrigerate it, it will be more rigid when you crack it.
Great vids and keep them coming!! quick little point though... For the love of your cast iron pans, don't use metal utensils!!! Its hard on the surface and wears the seasoning of the pan:(
Gibby Outdoors Oh I would highly disagree with you on that. One of the best reasons to get cast iron is so that you can use good utensils. Cast iron is meant to be used with stainless steel and I would be dishonoring it by using plastic:) The seasoning on cast iron should be in the "pores" of the pans and not on the surface. Just a different opinion and I appreciate yours as well!
hmmm, we shall agree to disagree... I was not envisioning plastic utensils.... wood is my go to :)
Gibby Outdoors Well, I suppose wood would be ok:) Anything but plastic and Wood utensils are also a favorite of mine so I will go with you on that one.
We live in the Arizona desert. Temps are up to 115° to 120° in the summer. Will this hurt the eggs if we don't bring them in the same day?
I also have chickens here in az. I've found that it is better to bring them in as you spot them and to try to create as much shade as possible for your coop. Otherwise I've had no problems during the heat.
after washing, coat the eggs in a vegetable oil and they can be stored at room temp for around 9 months. You can also get egg cartons from your local farm supply store. :)
Irene Sommerfeld Excellent advice, I have heard of people using other types f oils like mineral oil as well. Thanks for watching!
Most commercial laying hens are immunized against Salmonella. Unlike in other countries, there is no requirement to do so in the U.S., at least not as far as I know. Nonetheless, most producers so it for their own financial wellbeing.
Thank you so much!
Great info tks for sharing
So can I eat the egg right away ? When the chicken just lay it ?
Yes
Great video dude, I'm looking at chickens once i have a garden space to keep them :) Loving the video updates by the way, short videos to the point. Have you got a roosters to encourage the egg laying or just leaving them to their own whims? All the best, Robert.
No roosters here, too loud for our neighborhood! The chickens will lay without any encouragement but obviously the eggs cannot be fertilized so we cannot hatch any. How do you get your eggs over there, warm or refrigerated?
Warm usually, i don't think i have see any eggs in Sweden in the fridge. I put the eggs in the Fridge after few days usually.
so how long will fresh eggs last i have 5 dozen sitting on top of the refrigerator in cartons are the still good
I learned in another video that if the eggs float, they're no good. If the sink but tip up a bit you should boil them or bake with them. I would think that your fridge might be a source of heat and may shorten the shelf life but that's only my hunch. I would find a cooler spot to keep them.
@@MattDearborn my uncle is a chicken farmer and told me this same thing.
# Nelson Nieves-Segui I cannot respond directly to you but for anyone else with this question - I do not have written plans yet just the video series which explains the basics of the measurements and design - th-cam.com/play/PLL3IEVIDKMm6QVVL4DPxq9LpcSTu4yQCp.html
Can I use cartons that were used for grocery store eggs prior? I can stockpile those pretty fast
+Moon Roach you sure can!
SSLFamilyDad Thanks I wasn't sure if that would expose the farm fresh eggs with anything like salmonella or something. Peace ;)
Beautiful eggs. How do you worm your chickens?
Thanks Dan, we currently do not "worm" the chickens and are trying to rely on a nature and keeping their area clean to prevent these nasty little buggers. However, we have looked into it an may start a regiment this summer to ensure they do not get worms. Thanks and great question!
SSLFamilyDad diotamaetous earth
@@ANGROCEL works like a charm
Have you considered freezing your eggs for when they produce fewer eggs? I've seen some videos about it from Pinterest (I think).
We have considered doing some long term storage and there are a couple of ways to go about that. I will probably try a couple and then report in with how well it worked. Thanks for checking it out!
As crazy as it sounds I’ve used breast milk storage bags. I crack the eggs in a bowl, whip them up, and put them in the bags then freeze flat. I can usually fit 3 eggs per bag. Super convenient!
So the eggs have 🎉a shelf life but how long? I hear as long as 8 months. True??
Do you refrigerate the eggs as soon they are picked
How long can the eggs be kept at room temperature? I would probably refrigerate mine just out of habit, but they look nice sitting in a basket :)
+Sadie_J we have left ours out for a week or two with no issues
thanks for the vids, love how you put bible verses at the end :)
sir. if you wash the eggs and coat them with mineral oil. can I still do that? will it last for daysm
I know this question is off topic from this video but i was wondering what paint you used to give it that brown color? I really like the touch and i want to use it myself.
Martin Cepeda I am assuming you are referring to the color of the coop. That is Russet Deck stain we ended up not using. It turned out to be perfect for the coop. Thanks for checking it out!
Is that a full gallon of water to wash an egg?
God bless.
My friend gave me some fresh eggs and she just told me to wash them so I washed them in cold water is it still safe to use them because everyone is telling me to not eat them now I'd it ok to still eat them even though I used cold water
i “dry cleaned” some eggs a friend gave us last night but didn’t put them in the fridge until this morning... should i just get rid of them because I didn’t store them in the refrigerator right away? I’m worried now.. 😰
Joyce Trenholme no they are fine for weeks at room temperature
I love your basket bro lol you got me laughing because its so small. Good thing you got chickens prices up on eggs and what they feed there chickens good lord trashy food and not the best living either.
Lol yeah kind of a kid sized basket, encouraging them to get all the eggs for us:)
I think the USA and maybe Canada are the only countries that store eggs in the refrigerator
Can you send a link on how you built your chicken coop
Martin Cepeda Sure can, the playlist with all of the building videos is here - th-cam.com/play/PLL3IEVIDKMm6QVVL4DPxq9LpcSTu4yQCp.html. Thanks for checking it out!
Can I still make an egg that came from the kitchen into a live animal?
Maria saing if it never got washed and if it was fertilized by a rooster, you can put them under a hen or incubate them
I have a question. How do you wash eggs? You showed us how to rinse them off, but you didn’t show us how to wash them so that friends children can touch the eggs and put their hands in their mouths and not get sick. You mentioned antibacterial soap. Dish soap? What would you use?
We do not wash eggs and do not use antibacterial soap. We just rinse and dry them before use
Interesting how each country used to keep their eggs. Here we wash our or its prewashed before it reach the market.
I have read that in Europe, particularly England, they do not refrigerate them either but I am not sure how true that is still today. It has to do with required immunizations in different countries. Where are you located?
Will I live Seattle, WA. I relatives in Viet Nam, and saw they didn't used refridgerate there eggs. Having a refrigerator is rare. You have to have money and financially stable. Yet incredibly the eggs are safe to eat. Mainly they eat duck eggs.
SSLFamilyDad We go to Mexico frequently... in their larger stores they sell the eggs off a large pallet, at room temperature. No need for refrigeration even in the "Walmart" of Mexico.
That is true, you go to country that do things differently. I a magazines that said refridgerate eggs less likely lose the liquid. Other said it help to prevent bacteria. As always great videos.
SSLFamilyDad Eggs in the UK are not kept in the refrigerated food section when sold in supermarkets etc. They are pretty resilient things! The other thing you can do is wash them and then wipe them over with a mineral oil which will then act as the natural "Bloom" coating, and they will last for a long while like that too. Storing them in an egg carton pointy end down keeps the air sack at the top this also helps keep them fresher for longer.
if i wash the eggs and put them in the fridge how long will they last?
+heidi holloway a couple of weeks is a safe estimate
You should try to get a rooster and see if it will fertilize the eggs so that you get baby chicks.
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Thanks. N for the scripture! Hey what do I feed my chick just regular game bird feed?
You can pretty much feed ur chicken anything leftover food and stuff like that
arnt you supposed to rinse them in water thats warmer than the eggs?
Essence McMurry no
Essence McMurry I wouldnt even wash them
I have 9 girls who just started laying since i got them as chicks i have schooled myself by watchin these videos as they mature,,,I just wish people who post here should get right to the point at hand,,,,store at rm temp,,,do not wash,,and whatever helpful hints you can give,,,,but talkin about how to cook an egg time of yr and outside temp kind of gets boring and you lose concentration,,I had to read the comments to get my questions answered
How do you do a vid like this informing people on safe handling when you clearly don't even understand how salmonella is spread? He says you don't have to worry about food poisoning if they are your own chickens so you know their feed etc! You can get a chick who got it from the mother so infected when you bought it (there's no signs) or they get it from mice entering their coop or run and the chickens being exposed to their poop. Unless you think you can completely block all mice out then there's a chance. He never explains to use only warm water when washing the egg (or the shell will absorb and bacteria on the surface into the egg you will eat) and why you have to use running water not standing water, nor mentions you should always wash your hands after handling unwashed eggs (or the touching the chickens and not wear your coop/run shoes in the house). I know a homesteader who almost killed a friend with her eggs not doing things safely! Her friend was hospitalised with organ failure ffs. You don't need to over clean and be paranoid but this guy just brushes off basic safety because he really doesn't understand what he speaking about...why make a video on a topic you didn't even research?
I mean chicken market on eggs not your chickens I be feeding them like you get there greens and the good stuff
Interesting. I thought you had to refrigerate them. Thanks!
We did too but learned a lot once we started getting eggs daily. Thanks for checking it out!
how old is a fresh egg?
Hmmmm, good question. I suppose that would be up to you:)
If you have dirty eggs it means you are not cleaning the nests as often as you should, which means you aren't really taking care of your chickens as good as you should.
Exactly, Thank You for that comment
Another reason is people collecting them...who do not handle the eggs properly.
Either way, if that egg gets cracked, I want it washed.
If you would not lick it, would you want it on your counter?
Sarah well it gets really muddy here when it rains, sometimes the hens' belly gets muddy too so when she pulls the egg under her after laying, it gets muddy too. My nest boxes are clean but that's a problem I have.
charlie the eggs are getting washed by the hen.
Might as well wash them after collecting to keep the cooking area clean. Jusy use them up if you worry about having washed eggs.
I have no idea what's the right way. I'm just about to start with chickens and until today I assumed a kitchen rince would be fine. But why am I seeing egg washers for hundreds of dollars? What is the purpose of these? Sorry again. Am a newby.
+Canadian Egg-Scursions generally when you are selling Eva to the public people don't want dirty eggs so you can wash them and then refrigerate them for sale. We use ours pretty quickly so just bring them in and use them off the counter as needed with no washing until just before use
Then give back the rooster haha
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1 min intro is too long, almost 3 minutes until topic begins?
Never mind that, he knows nothing of where Salmonella comes from or how it's spread!
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You have no paper towels! I know it doesn't matter but it bothered me more than it should have.
+Courtney Strobeck lol, we don't use paper towels or napkins. We have cloth napkins and fabric towels and it has been working out pretty well for about two years. Saves money on things we just use once and throw away:)
We don't use paper towels either! It is actually sustainable and less wasteful....I just sewed some napkins with fabric my mom gave me! Took a while to get everybody on board but we rock it now!!
You sure are using a bunch of water to rinse off one egg! 🤨
He explains little in this, water must be warm not cold (or any germs are absorbed into the egg), it must be running water not standing because you want any salmonella to go down the sink and not coat the egg like it will if washed in standing water. He also never mentions you have to wash your hands after touching unwashed eggs. You also want to dry them with a paper towel or wash your tea towel after and not wipe them on dishes if you use it to dry them. He says you don't have to worry about food poisoning if they are your own chickens so you know their feed etc! He clearly has no clue how it's spread. You can get a chick who got it from the mother so infected when you bought it (there's no signs) or they get it from mice entering their coop or run and the chickens being exposed to their poop.