The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: WOODY 88 on August 04, 2017, 04:42:20 pm
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hi WOODY 88 back again does any one know where i can have a couple of my girls eggs tested .Will be in water glass for 1 month and 2 months respective.Dont want them for retail only for own use ie cooking in winter when girls go on a go slow LOL :thumbsup:thanks in advance WOODY88
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What kind of testing?
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hi may i say thanks for a prompt reply . Just like to confirm no bacterial growth has taken place within 2/3months of my test period .The method i am useing has been used by me and my family for 3 generations but the water glass i am useing is not the stuff that was avaiable sum 15years ago so thought best to have test done thanks for your interest WOODY88 :thumbsup:
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Well if the eggs look and smell ok and you are going to cook them properly and thoroughly, I wouldn't worry too much.
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Well if the eggs look and smell ok and you are going to cook them properly and thoroughly, I wouldn't worry too much.
Exactly what I thought,if you use your nose you shouldnt go far wrong. If you are really insistant to spend your hard earned money on tests then I can send you a phone number of a company that can maybe test them for you.???
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That's interesting. How do you do it then? You put the eggs in water....? I'd love to be able to preserve some eggs for winter but the only ways I know is either pickling them (doesnt' appeal!) or making cakes, quiches etc to freeze.
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:o wow that would make 4 interesting tastes from cakes .no the water is mixed with sodium metasilicate penthydrate food grade it thickens the water to a consistance of wall paper paste .This system dates back to victorian times . And my grandparents an i both have used this method for many years .Now i am kepping hens again after a work pressure break of 10 years or more .The eggs should be useable for as long as 6 moths or more .The orinial water glass is no longer avaiable but food grade chemicals of the product is avaiable hence the tests .Hope this helps and keep watching this space .LOL
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You can freeze eggs (not in shell!) then use for cakes etc when defrosted.
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Thanks :thumbsup: