NOTE: While our Chickens eat leftover fruits and vegetables from our farm, are outside all day, each have their own name, and live happy care-free lives: our Eggs are not labeled "Certified Organic" as they are not inspected by our Organic Certifier (Orgeon Tilth). Furthermore, we supplement our Chickens' feed with a Corn based natural feed that does not contain Soy.
From a variety of our hens, unwashed.
Unwashed eggs have a protective layer called a cuticle (also referred to as the bloom) and can be stored on the counter. This protective coating works by sealing the shell's pores and preventing air from penetrating it, helping to keep bacteria out. Washing eggs removes the cuticle. As a result, washed eggs must be refrigerated to prevent contamination.
If you choose to wash your farm fresh eggs, follow these guidelines:
- Be gentle and quick, using water only. Water should be warmer than the egg.
- Brush any foreign material off the shell with your finger or a soft brush.
- Remove any signs of manure from the shell, since feces can harbor bacteria which can get into the egg.
- Dry and cool eggs as quickly as possible and then refrigerate between 32- and 40-degrees Fahrenheit.
A general rule, unwashed eggs will last around two weeks unrefrigerated and about three months or more in your refrigerator. If you’re experiencing an egg boom, it’s smart to refrigerate any unwashed fresh eggs you aren’t planning to eat immediately. This will help them last longer. Or give them away to friends or family.
Washed eggs must be refrigerated and will last around two months in the refrigerator.
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