Note: I periodically see posts that really catch my eye. If I can, I ask these people to allow me to share their wisdom here. This post comes from my junior high and beyond friend Lory, who performed this experiment with her chickens and generously allowed me to share the results. Thanks, Lory!
●●● I just tested 6.5 dozen eggs collected from our coop from early Nov - Jan. Only 4 bad ones, all dated early November!
●●● Then, I tested the 3 eggs mom had in her fridge (store bought in January). All 3 were bad and floated even more than our eggs from Nov.
●●● In case you didn't know, you can "float test" your eggs to see if they are safe for consumption...and you should! If they drop to the bottom of a water-filled receptacle, they are GOOD. If they FLOAT, they are full of gas due to decomposing...and you should throw them away.
● ALSO...Free-range chickens are just healthier and their eggs are better preserved due to a natural egg film (invisible) that is immediately washed off of commercial-eggs taken to stores Then, they travel here, there and everywhere before you see them in the actual store. We also use a special food that's healthier for laying hens. Biggest difference, free-range birds are happy & healthier. Anyone who's tried free-range eggs can confirm that they TASTE a gazillion times better.
Photo: Courtesy of Lory Rodak Used with permission
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