The Protective “Bloom”, Fertilization, & Pasteurizationĭuring the process of laying an egg, a hen’s body deposits a natural protective coating on the outside of the eggshell – commonly known as the “egg bloom”. Washed eggs must be stored in the refrigerator, including those from your backyard flock or the store. If you purchase local eggs at a farmers market or farm stand, ask if the eggs have been washed and/or if they need to be refrigerated.
We love to display some of our hen’s gorgeous collection of eggs in a wire basket or ceramic egg tray on the counter! However, this only applies to unwashed fresh eggs. Yes, unwashed freshly-laid eggs from backyard chickens or a local farm can safely be stored at room temperature for several days or even a couple of weeks. From bottom to top: Phoebe the Crested Cream Legbar, Zoey the Barred Rock, Ginger the Welsummer, and Luna the Black Copper Marans.Ĭan I store fresh eggs at room temperature? A collection of our backyard chicken eggs, held in a ceramic egg crate.
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