[img][/img]How to clean eggs is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of dirty eggs. Of course, no one wants to cook an egg that is soiled with chicken poop. Whether it is coming from your farm or from an unknown farm, you just want your egg clean at all times. There is a long debate on whether eggs should be washed before storing them or not. This is why you must be sure before you remove your egg bloom. I will keep it simple and straight to the point in this article. We sometimes encounter eggs that are not clean so my aim is to show you how to clean eggs or manage dirty ones.

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Some Reasons for Dirty Eggs

1. Delay between laying time and egg collection time (especially in deep litter)
2. Blood stain on eggs as a result of large size or tight vent
3. Poor management from collection site to point of sale
4. Egg yolk from a broken egg may have dried on your eggs

So, is it right to wash your eggs? Yes. But the question is when and how.
In order to decide whether to wash your eggs, you need to understand why it might be dangerous to wash your eggs.

Dangers of Washing Eggs

1. You Break The Egg Bloom: When an egg is laid, it comes coated with a protective outermost layer called the egg bloom or cuticle which seals the pores on the eggshell. This egg bloom is easily removed upon washing, and when it happens, it means that the egg’s natural protection is gone.
2. You Invite Dangerous Microorganisms: Once the bloom of an eggs is out of place, the egg is said to be vulnerable. It becomes easier for microorganisms to penetrate the pores of the eggshell into the egg and grow. Organisms like Coli and Salmonella can be dangerous to humans and are commonly found in chicken faeces/poop that is sometimes found on eggs
3. Washed Eggs May Become Unsafe: If Salmonella finds its way into an egg in the absence of egg bloom, it becomes a public health issue as it can affect consumers if the egg is not well-cooked.

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