eggs - how long do they keep for? (How can you tell if they are "off"?)

[Lizzzombie]

My sister in law gave me a dozen eggs a month ago, laid at home by her own chickens. I still have 6 left, will they be mouldy? Should I chuck them or can I still use them?

[Pinkjenny]

I've often wondered this - dh's grandparents are forever giving us eggs.

[MadreInglese]

Something to do with how they float in water, hang on a sec...

[tortoiseSHELL]

They last at least 3 weeks. You can tell if they are ok by putting them in a bowl of water - if any part of the egg touches the bottom of the bowl it is fine, if it floats then it is bad.

[MadreInglese]

look here

[HeadFairy]

I've cracked open an off egg once... there's absolutely no doubt about it when you do that... peeeeooooooh!!!!

[Lizzzombie]

Fab thanks - just done my eggsperiment out of 8, 4 good and 4 bad.

Thank you for your advice!

[Alambil]

yes - crack and sniff!