Washing farm fresh eggs

[LMichaels]

So I have become friends with this lady and her husband who have a small "hobby" farm. They raise chickens for eggs. So I have been buying eggs from her as she's been so nice and actually been bringing me eggs laid that same day. Talk about fresh!
The one downside is they're well...............................................dirty. I would really like to clean them for storage but am not sure what to do. Anyone else presented with this?

 

[Mark Foreman]

We had chickens when I was a kid. We never washed them until we actually consumed them. Eggs have a protective coating called “bloom”. Keeps away bad things like bacteria. if You choose to wash them, use only water. Egg shells are porous and can “suck” in soaps etc. But then you MUST refrigerate them as you have remove the bloom layer.

 

[LMichaels]

I would never not keep them refrigerated. So just fill a bowl or sink with plain water and wash?

 

[Mark Foreman]

Yep. But be gentle. I used to just use my hands. Some use a soft brush.

 

[Chris Allingham]

You might consider refrigerating the eggs unwashed, then carefully washing them a few at a time when used.

How to Store & Wash Fresh Eggs: Best Practices for Backyard Chicken Eggs

Refrigerate? Wash? Are these still good? Come learn best practices and get answers to frequently asked questions about how to wash and store fresh eggs.

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From that page:

"In general, I recommend waiting to wash your fresh eggs until right before you use them. That is, unless they are soiled with poop, mud, or otherwise in need of a good rinse. In that case, wash dirty eggs but then store them in the refrigerator thereafter. Otherwise, avoiding washing eggs right after you collect them will extend their shelf life and freshness, whether you store them at room temperature or in the fridge. I know many backyard chicken keepers who don’t wash their eggs at all!

"To wash our eggs, we simply rinse and rub them under warm water. There is no need for harsh soaps, vinegar or bleach!"

 

[LMichaels]

OK that is kinda what I have been doing as some of them have some yukky on them while others simply have straw. In either case not something I want to be cracking over a pan or bowl. If they are free of debris I leave them alone