The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  fresh eggs          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message alyvin Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Posts: 14 Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:37 am    Post subject: fresh eggs New to chickens and have just eaten a fresh egg boiled. It was only laid 2 hours previously and I found the white a funny texture and really did not enjoy it. Is it possible that it was too fresh? Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15425 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:39 am    Post subject: Yes, the white is thicker when very fresh & it also makes the shell harder to peel off. Back to top alyvin Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Posts: 14 Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:49 am    Post subject: OK thanks for that. How long should I leave them before eating? Back to top EGirl Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 1117 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:35 pm    Post subject: 24-48 hours in a cool place will do the trick. The white is really strange when very fresh, ok for mixing with stuff but not great as boiled or fried egg! Welcome Alyvin! Back to top crazypianolady Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 727 Location: Nottinghamshire Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:39 pm    Post subject: Welcome Alyvin! I try to plan ahead for hard boiled eggs and leave some for at least a week before boiling them! It says a lot for how fresh supermarket eggs are (not) Back to top shire horse girl Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 384 Location: lincoln Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:29 pm    Post subject: Gosh i didn't know that , have only eaten them scrambled or as an omelet with no probs Back to top Dusty Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 770 Location: St. Asaph Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:46 pm    Post subject: Well I didn't know that Back to top strangey Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 70 Location: Cumbria Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:18 pm    Post subject: I have just had three about 1 hour old scrambled Absolutely gorgeous Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10482 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:53 am    Post subject: for boiled /frying /poached eggs....i.e. whole 1 day after production for anything else..i.e. broken /mixed eat as fresh as possible............if you have eggs over 10 days old you should give some away to an OAP or cut down on your hens Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group