Do fresh eggs that are cold need to stay cold?

[I_load_my_own]

I have a hen that is laying an egg late in the evening and often we don't get it until the next morning.
With the cold night temps in the low 30's this egg is as cold as it would be if it was in the fridge.
Do these eggs need to be kept in the fridge once they are that cold or are they okay to just put on the counter with the rest of my eggs?

 

[rdinatal]

I'm not the best when stuff comes out of a chickens butt. 🐣
But...
I heard it's the washing of the egg that requires refrigeration after.

 

[I_load_my_own]

Yes, that is true, don't wash them.

 

[Spekter]

I have a hen that is laying an egg late in the evening and often we don't get it until the next morning.
With the cold night temps in the low 30's this egg is as cold as it would be if it was in the fridge.
Do these eggs need to be kept in the fridge once they are that cold or are they okay to just put on the counter with the rest of my eggs?

No, just don't wash them and you're good. The first year we had chickens we did this. After about 5 years, we've gotten a bit more relaxed. Never had an issue, just make sure they're in a package that will breath, paper carton, open container or something...we have some plastic ones that don't let air in and we've had several get moldy on the outside from the condensation and warmth of the house. It happens once in a while now that we know what to do.

 

[BloodRunsThicker]

On the counter is fine. We store the extras on a rack in the garage. Even during the summer months they just stay on the kitchen counter inside. Dont wash them. Some people cant get past having a dirty egg on counter, it doesnt bother us. They make nicer wooden racks for storage if you like.

 

[beamernc]

I'm sorry, but if the egg is completely covered in chicken $hit, which often times they are, I'm washing it off. We have never had any issues with eggs being washed and sitting on the counter until we get a carton full and then put them in the fridge.

 

[SINNER]

Many get below 30 degrees for hours before ending up washed and on my counter for a week or two. They end up all being stamped and put in cartons in The fridge. I’ve never had any issues at all like this and done it for decades. I do rotate eggs pretty meticulously and if I get a lot I freeze dry mine for long term storage. Now an egg getting too warm for too many days like in summer can be nasty but that’s it. I’m not putting a sh*t covered anything in my house on a kitchen counter so everything gets washed. It’s a non issue if you use a fridge. Without a fridge it’s still a non issue for quite a while on the counter.

 

[I_load_my_own]

Thank you all..

 

[NCLivingBrit]

In the UK most folks store eggs in a basket on the counter or in a cupboard. The eggs here are scrubbed to make them visually appealing but it strips the airtight sealant that stops them going off.