The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  how long does an egg keep before it goes off?          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message sasha.p Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 502 Location: gwent Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:34 pm    Post subject: how long does an egg keep before it goes off? just wondered how long are you supposed to be able to keep them for before they turn bad? Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:33 pm    Post subject: I keep mine in the fridge. I haven't been able to keep them longer than a week...tops. But I am told that stored in the fridge, pointed end down, they will keep for 3 months. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:19 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:17 pm    Post subject: hi seven days max out of fridge.......forteen in fridge max..... but why keep them eat and enjoy..........mojo Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:25 pm    Post subject: Why only 14 in fridge Mojo? I really think that I read somewhere that it was 3 months. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:19 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:28 pm    Post subject: hi the taste is affected by the age so for super taste 7 out .........14 in .............fridge.................. of course you can keep them longer but taste is affected and probably nutrients too........mojo Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:30 pm    Post subject: Well I will never have the chance to test the 3 month theory or even the 14 day one for that matter. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:19 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top sasha.p Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 502 Location: gwent Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:47 am    Post subject: OK thanks i doubt we will get a chance to keep them either but just wondered in case we ever got some more chooks 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