Every day, you'll find new eggs in the chicken house.As you collect your eggs, they might be covered in mud, and need to be cleaned.If you can get the eggs clean, try scrubbing them with a dry scouring pad or brush.You may need to wash them with hot water if a dry brush doesn't work.
Step 1: Eggs don't get dirty if you collect them daily.
You should check your chicken's nest box at least once a day to see if it lays any eggs.When you notice the eggs, take them immediately so they don't get covered in droppings or dirt when your chicken sits on them.The nest box doesn't get dirty if broken eggs are thrown away.
Step 2: Place your boxes lower than the chicken's roosting area.
Eggs could be easier to break if your chickens sleep on the highest perch.To prevent your chickens from accidentally breaking or eliminating on your eggs, position your nest boxes lower than the roosts.
Step 3: The material needs to be changed every 1-2 weeks.
You should inspect the hay or bedding in your nest boxes to make sure it's still clean.If you notice a lot of mud, chicken droppings, or feathers, it's time to replace the material.If the material doesn't look dirty after 2 weeks, replace it.If there are droppings or mud on the bottom of the nest box, use a paint scraper.
Step 4: You should bath your chicken.
Eggs are laid from the chicken's backside vent.If you want to make sudsy suds, fill a shallow tote bin with warm water and a few pumps of dish soap and mix it together.The chicken should be lathered with soap when it is inside the tote bin.Put the chicken in a tote filled with clean water and rinse it off.The blow dryer is on the lowest setting.If your chicken's vent gets dirty again, you should consult with your vet to see if there are any infections.
Step 5: Eggs that are cracked or broken should be thrown away.
If there is damage to the shell, inspect the eggs you collected.Look for cracks or breaks in the egg.You don't want to taint the ones that are good by getting rid of damaged eggs.
Step 6: To remove dirt from eggshells, use a scouring pad.
You don't want to break the egg if you hold it in your hand.Use your dominant hand to lightly scrub the surface of the egg.Work in small circular movements across the surface of the egg to break it off.The egg is safe to eat if you clean the shell.A small piece of 220-grit sandpaper or an egg brush can be used to clean your eggs as well.After 4-5 eggs in a gallon of water mixed with 15 grams of bleach, it's time to replace your scouring pad.
Step 7: Eggs can be kept in the fridge or at room temperature.
When you clean your eggs, put them in a carton with a face-up end.If the eggs are freshly laid, you can keep them in your fridge for up to a month or on your countertop for 2 weeks.You can buy cartons online.If you don't have an egg carton, you can put your eggs in a large bowl.
Step 8: Put water in a bowl that's at least 106–111 F.
Since you don't need to fully submerge your eggs, use a shallow bowl.The temperature of the water should be between 10 and 11 F, so thatbacteria is less likely to ruin your eggs.You can put the bowl on the counter or table.Eggs will be contaminated if they are washed in cold water.It could start to boil your eggs if you use water hotter than 112 F.If you plan on selling eggs, make sure you check your state's food regulations since they may require you to use a detergent or sanitizer when you wash your eggs.
Step 9: The eggs need to be wet and cleaned individually.
If you want to loosen any dirt, shake your eggs in the water for a few seconds.Remove your egg from the water and use an egg brush or a scouring pad to clean it.If you need to wet the egg again, put it back in the water.
Step 10: Put the eggs on a towel.
After washing the eggs, place them on a soft towel and pat them dry so they don't have any water on them.Before storing the eggs, keep them on the towel and allow them to dry completely.If you prefer, you can use paper towel.If the towel gets wet, you should replace it with a dry one.
Step 11: You can keep your washed eggs in the fridge.
Place your eggs in a carton in the fridge.Since eggs can change flavors, keep them away from onions and fish.Eggs can be kept in the fridge for a month.Eggs can't be stored at room temperature because they have lost their bloom, which is the protective coating on the outside of the shell.