How to Water Glass Eggs | Shelf Stable Long-Term Egg Storage | Storing Eggs | Liming Eggs

Today Josh and Annie share tips and tricks on how to water glass farm fresh eggs to preserve eggs in your pantry for over a year! This is an age-old technique that enables eggs to be kept fresh without refrigeration. With just a simple container, water, and lime (calcium hydroxide), you can easily put up fresh eggs so that they keep for months. #waterglass #limingeggs #eggstorage #stockingup #prepping #preservation
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:05 History of Water Glassing Eggs
04:14 Container Type
06:40 What Eggs Can Be Used?
09:35 Pick the Best of the Best
10:49 Calcium Hydroxide (Lime)
12:46 Water Glassing Process
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[@beckynels]

Pics of the rollaway nest egg box! :) This is sooo COOL Annie!

[@Pauline7736]

wow learning this for the first time...

[@sewitaliano7423]

Thank you for being so informative, all the information (ie: where to buy the lime, and the type of lime etc.). A very educational video for those of us who never even heard of this method of egg preservation, thank you

[@HeartwayFarms]

Your welcome! Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[@jeanineeley2811]

Thank you for sharing this method. Another important part of this method is that the eggs should be 24hrs or less old. So really fresh is key as well. My longest storeage was 18 months. At a little more than 18 months, I had bottom eggs fail in a 1/2 gallon jar. After some research, I found that the hydrated lime does indeed soften egg shells over time. Still a fantastic way to store eggs! Just started another jar last night!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Yes, everything you added is right on! The hydrated line will break down the shell a little bit over time so definitely handle with care :-)

[@lad1645]

I have someone collecting eggs for me. What are the repercussions if I use 3/4 day old eggs? Thanks

[@pamelabagwell4190]

Could you place a tray of some sort at the bottom of the jar to keep the eggs elevated off of the lime that collects at the bottom?

[@pem1091]

I'm definitely doing this!!! We don't have very many chickens now but still I have more eggs than we can manage to consume. We also have a young man in our church family who sells eggs to us and I do like to support his business. I have just the jar, too - one I used to make my Kombucha in :).

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Very good ☺️

[@linds1122]

Loved the video! I find these food preservation methods so interesting, even if I don't have chickens myself.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@Chris-zg2sf]

Water Glassing who knew started a container on Monday so cool !

[@dhansonranch]

Good job on explaining the process. Was very glad to hear you mention about candling them...it is one step that is often forgotten, but is crucial. One bad egg in the batch can ruin the whole batch.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Yes, indeed!

[@kathysparks6338]

Thank you both again( and Marie and everyone who helped with the care of the chickens) for sharing another way families can prepare for storage. God bless

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@kramitdreams]

We've been water glassing eggs for 10 years. Last yr we did 2 5gallon buckets and 1 6 gallon(total of 3 buckets for family of 7) we are still going thru our last bucket and was the 1st time I didn't have to purchase eggs for a whole year! Also, water glassing eggs is using sodium silicate which is used in a concrete sealer called water glass even has a recipe for preserving water glass eggs on jug you can get at lehmans. Lime solution is different but same method 😉

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@gusrouff]

Wow....so you did 5 gallon buckets. Did the weight of the upper eggs not crack the lower eggs OR did you use something to separate or ‘lift’ each layer of eggs? Just learning about this - so thankful for any help. 🙏❤️🐣

[@kramitdreams]

@@gusrouff nope I didn't use anything. I put my buckets on my pantry floor and DO NOT MOVE THEM until my eggs are gone to clean bucket. Eggs crack when your moving them around☺ when I need an egg I lift lid and get it out, I don't carry my eggs around!

[@gusrouff]

@@kramitdreams Great!! Thank you for the info. 👍

[@kramitdreams]

@@gusrouff your welcome! God bless🙏

[@CheryllWesoja]

I just made my first batch in this same crock today and it held 85 clean farm fresh eggs.

[@debbiecrouch709]

Ok everyone thanks for the reply gonna call my friend n get me some fresh eggs!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@susanhickman1746]

Be sure to keep the eggs completely covered by the lime solution bc some evaporation will occur over time. Store the container in a cool, dark place or keep the container well covered away from light. Susan

[@katwalk678]

This looks like a great idea to preserve eggs in the spring and summer for winter when they don’t lay as much!!

[@katwalk678]

Aaaaand you just said it!! Lol

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@ljmproductions1]

@@katwalk678 :) Haha. Exactly!

[@Sunshine-xt9bm]

Love this!!! Just ordered pickling lime to give it a try.

[@ljmproductions1]

This is so cool! I had never heard of water glassing before!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@susanmoore7864]

Thank you, bought my lime today!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@ginnyday9224]

Wow this is so awesome guys thank you so much I’m definitely do this ❤️😊

[@RetiredLovingIt]

We have heard of freeze drying but have never heard of this method. Very interesting

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@janisbond2797]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@victorlopez-eq3yl]

So many good ideas.. I'm learning first from watching your family videos. Most things I have no idea about but we want to learn everything for our family. These videos are my families favorite to watch we want to thank the whole family

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@vickiegossett7214]

Interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@audreywy1743]

I appreciate the video! very informative!

[@terifrank7393]

Morning from Goochland Va!! Thx so very much for this complete lesson on water glassing eggs!! I've been looking for this info!! So happy I bought the correct lime yesterday!! Will start next week! Have friends with 45 hens and the eggs are on the way! You made my year with this lesson!! God bless amd prayers for an abundant harvest and good health for your homestead!

[@sandrayarnell9498]

Thank you for this video! I appreciate you teaching us how to water glass eggs. God Bless!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@nitagarverick159]

Wonderful content. Thank you!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@dayshaargrow7]

Thank you so much 🥰. God bless you 🙂

[@yardenrice]

Last year did 5 gallon buckets of 15 dozen each... 8 buckets total.. Starting again this year, already on bucket #4! 💞

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@stephaniedagenais525]

I ordered my lime powder yesterday and I am looking forward to preserving some of our abundance for winter ☺️

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@jasmynjadebauer6326]

Me too

[@sheilastewart1699]

Thank you thank you I'm so excited you made this video been waiting on it since you mentioned it.❤️🙏

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@pd565]

love it as always....

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@staceygarlick9674]

Thank you so much for this vivideo! We have 5 hens who are getting older and their production is definitely slowing. I absolutely hate buying eggs from the store. We got 11 chicks this spring, so I plan to try water glassing once they get going on laying and we have an excess again. Pretty sure at least half of the new chicks are roos. Hoping to try hatching some eggs from this new group too!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@FreshwaterCCvideo]

Great video! You answered my question - if I can add to the existing container. Thanks!

[@joyceduesel7966]

Thank you. I wondered how to do that.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@rebeccaramirez-]

thank you for video

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Sunday Mornin' Everyone!!!!! Got taters in the bucket. Ask any farmer. With all the TV commercials showing people with their freshly laundered clothing shoved in their faces inhaling them as if fresh fabric were some kind of intoxicant, and dancing around their washers and dryers, we've lost sight of the importance of the soil. My favorite method of maintaining a sustainable pantry and stockpiling items long term for the whole family and the family dog and the family cat is what I consider to be the most practical, utilizing every type of food storage methods and technology available, both old and new. . Except for the fruits and vegetables that get canned, I keep perishable items like meat, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products in the refrigerator on a short term basis until I'm ready to use them for a big family meal - and for even longer term sustainable storage, a large separate freezer, which can store a half side of beef with plenty of room left over for homemade ice cream etc. . I'm considering upgrading to a walk-in freezer at some point.in the near future, if my plans to open a bed and breakfast come to fruition. Sometimes, however a nice round of cheese can do well for quite awhile on a pantry shelf at room temperature - and doesn't mind even if it has to stand there alone.😁 Store bought canned goods get shelves.in the large pantry closet - several for canned meat like corned beef hash, spam and sandwich spread and another for canned vegetables Bread, rolls, grains, homemade pasta, cereals and the like are stored in special humidity controlled bins I order from Amazon Prime - which usually get delivered to my doorstep about an hour after I order them. . Stuff from the family garden and orchard, like onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, cucumber, pumpkins, carrots, corn celery,, potatoes and yams, cherries, blueberries and strawberries get canned in Mason Jars and stored in the cool, root cellar of this wonderful rambling former farmhouse (circa 1867) I share with my extended blended family and several rambunctious dogs raised on table scraps from the some of the finest food from a plethora of sources both commercial and home based. . There's even a special separate "summer kitchen" which I converted to store butter and ice cream churns, pots, pans, utensils, extra storage containers, foil, bags, cutlery, and other meal related accoutrement. Out back in the woods, just beyond the big pile of wood I maintain all year, (for use in an antique woodstove I keep on hand, in case the power goes out) there's even an old rusting vintage still where my great grandfather made some of the finest corn whiskey for miles. Next to it is the rusting hulk of the Ford Model A he used to transport that powerful hootch by the light of the moon on soft summer nights to his eager customers in a tri-county area. Further into this verdant forest of mostly sycamore, oak, pine and scrub, runs a cool stream into which I occasionally cast a rod or net to catch some Brook Trout, Bluntnose Shiners, or whatever takes the bait (just earthworms for the most part). And yes, hunting season means wild turkey, deer, and even an occasional wild boar. Next week, I'm planning on filing for a permit to 3-D print a smokehouse in order to be able to create gourmet artisan handcrafted, beef, bacon, turkey, and beef stick jerky, which interested local merchants can private label for other people to share with their families and their family dogs. Unfortunately, i had to break the bad news to my free range hens today that due to expected egg shortages regretfully numbered are their days of laying a couple of eggs and then basically taking the rest of the day off with ranging privileges' within the parameters of a few very nice rural acres - parts of which are rich with fat grubworms. There's even a short dirt road between the main barn and the farmhouse which they're free to cross to get to the other side as often as they'd like. My rooster Ben overheard me and he ain't too happy either, knowing full well that due to oncoming egg shortages, he'll be "workin' overtime to make sure there's plenty of eggs for me an the family. 😊

[@cathyrayalldayray2842]

Uline carries buckets in 1-5 gallon buckets . I use 2 gallon for everything. It’s fantastic and a manageable size.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@tracinygren2523]

I’m so glad you did a video on this. I’ve been learning how to do this. My jars & lime just came in the mail today!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

So fun!

[@reginastratton5031]

I got my supplies and eggs yesterday (4/28) and am doing this TODAY!

[@susantaylor8507]

I got some pickle jars I'm going to use

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Perfect.

[@trishschultz2749]

I've started water glassing my 🥚 eggs ,,, you would not believe, how hard it was to find pickling lime,, no store has any yet,,, I got mine from a fellow canner😀 . I'm in Alabama

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Do you have an ACE Hardware near by?

[@trishschultz2749]

@@anniemcelroy2812 yes a couple of towns over,, when you said Ace ,, I said that's my next trip out. 😀 Thanks for being one of the very few that will reply to a comment. Have a good day

[@lindakrieger6667]

Great job. Did you hear about Azure Standard? So sad.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Yes, praying for a quick recovery.

[@sierrarazevich1962]

I finally found the video

[@heatherhead6851]

I’m not sure if this was answered or asked when removing eggs to consume how do you recommend removing those from the solution with sanitized tongs and is there anything that you need to be careful of when removing them to not compromise the eggs that you still have in there and are storing?

[@Puppynutter123]

If the Glas container is filled with too much weight the bottom can crack and break off when slid on a shelf or attempted to be moved any way, too.

[@villagesteader3552]

Our eggs get lots of muddy footprints on them this time of year!🤪. I find this interesting but I usually dehydrate, but we can get sick of scrambled eggs only so I think I might need to do both! ♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓

[@anniemcelroy2812]

If I had a dehydrator or freeze dryer I would definitely do that too. Do you notice a texture difference at all? I'm curious:)

[@villagesteader3552]

@@anniemcelroy2812 I can’t speak about freeze drying, I only dehydrate, but they are creamy like fresh

[@rockymountainhomesteadangela]

Good morning!! I knew this video would be coming out eventually. I have a question for you. I started water glassing for the first time back in February. The other day I went into the pantry and saw two cracked eggs halfway down. Not sure how long theyve been cracked for. Long enough for the yolk on the outside to curdle. I know that cracked eggs can ruin the whole batch so I took the eggs all out and removed the two cracked ones. Then i started to remake a new solution. Well, i then realized all the good eggs were out in the open on a towel and were already dry and the solution was evaporated. I figured I ruined the whole batch and was not sure so stayed up and washed ALL 80 something eggs and refrigerated them. In the event that happens again in the future is it safe to re submerge your eggs into a fresh solution if they were allowed to dry out or would you keep them submerged till you have a new solution mixed up? Sorry its so long!!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Hi Angela! I think if that situation would happen to me...I would get a fresh bucket and fill it up with new lime solution. Then I would transfer my old limed eggs into the new solution without letting them sit on the counter and dry out. And then only put the good eggs into the new bucket of lime water and discard the cracked eggs that you discovered. Does that make sense? I probably wouldn't risk putting the eggs that had sat out on the counter and dried back into the lime solution. I would have to research that more and see if that's safe or not because I actually don't know. Hope that all makes sense :-)

[@rockymountainhomesteadangela]

@@anniemcelroy2812 Thank you Annie! Yes that makes total sense. It was very late at night when I noticed it and definitely did not think things through well! Needless to say I have about 80 eggs in my fridge. I better get to batch cooking something. I have and am using the same exact jar from walmart. They are nice because you can see those things when they occur and catch it early. Thank you for the content you put out there. Ive learned a lot of things from you and your family! Blessings from Colorado!

[@debbiecrouch709]

Please help me out here, I’ve not heard anything good about water glassing eggs but rather that the texture becomes rubbery and the taste changes. Can someone truthfully tell me? I don’t want to invest the time and product if it’s not so good. I know it’s been around for many many years so I know it’s a proven method lol I just wanna know if it’s a tasty method! Always love the videos here and the push to get the info out there 💞

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Water glassing is, in my opinion, the best way to maintain the original taste and texture of the farm fresh eggs. Freezing definitely changes the texture of eggs. I have seen other channels do taste testing challenges with eggs that are over one year old and the people can't tell the difference between a fresh egg and a water glassed egg (other than the water glassed eggs yolk breaks after a long time of being stored.)

[@anniemcelroy2812]

And just do a small batch if this is a concern for you ❤️ and test it out...trying one egg each month or so! See if you notice a difference.

[@gusrouff]

Do you know, can I use a Ball jar with a ‘sealing’ lid when I screw it on or does it need to allow for air/gases to escape, so not a tight lid??? (Thank you. I was just taking with my friend about how to preserve eggs last night!! Perfect timing!)

[@HeartwayFarms]

I think if it's not cranked on too tight it would be fine. Blessings!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@cherylmarrantclmfarm8264]

Awesome!! My question... When u go to eat them; do you just take out what u plan on using at a time? Or take some out; wash and put in fridge till u use? Thank you 😊😊😊

[@anniemcelroy2812]

We just take out what we want to use and leave the rest in the lime solution. Wash and enjoy:)

[@rebeccalewis4947]

If you are going to boil the eggs, rinse them and put a small hole in the large end. You can use a push pin or a small nail. Otherwise since they are so well sealed by the lime, many will crack from pressure while cooking.

[@stephanieroy1186]

Thank you for all of the great information! I currently have about 6 dozen unwashed eggs that have accumulated over the past 3 weeks or so; is it ok to water glass those today or are they too old now?

[@HeartwayFarms]

We only use fresh 1-2 day old eggs

[@stephanieroy1186]

@@HeartwayFarms Ok! Thank you so much for the quick reply!!

[@thisismelissaking]

Hello! I have a question about the glass jar you are storing it in. To store the eggs, should in clear glass like that do I need to store it in a dark area to keep sunlight out as much as possible or is it ok for a room that does get some light? I’m just trying to figure out where I’m going to store it in my house.

[@HeartwayFarms]

We always recommend that storage items are stored in a cool, dark, and dry location. Blessings!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@bettyjo5024]

Great video. When the egg shells are soften, how do you take them out of the container without breaking them ?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Very carefully 😁

[@anniemcelroy2812]

The shell is still strong enough to handle with your hands.

[@wordvendor1]

Great info. 💜 Can you eat the eggs from day one? Or do they need to cure? I can't remember if you said.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

You can eat them anytime...just wash off the lime solution first:):)

[@wordvendor1]

@@anniemcelroy2812 thanks, Annie!

[@debratomlin2222]

Thank you so much for this video... More cooking plz.... Need something else to cook. Keep up good work

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@jackieweldon725]

Put away 12 dozen for last winter and didn't lose a single egg. They tasted great! I have a question though. Can u reuse the lime water for more eggs or should u start fresh. My thought is the lime water didn't change so why not reuse it? Has anyone ever tried this? I did use some of it to paint on the henhouse floor as it does make a good wood preservative.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Awesome! We have not reused the lime water so I can't really speak on this.

[@orlenelorenzo6360]

Hi Annie how long can you preserve them for? When you take them out should you rinse them before cooking them if your making hard boil eggs?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Yes, definitely rinse after you remove from the line solution. Some people store up to 2 years this way but we shoot for 1 year.

[@orlenelorenzo6360]

@@anniemcelroy2812 Thanks Annie as always you guys are the best. 😊

[@tracyg4783]

Where did you find your gallon jars?

[@sisangela68]

Just curious, how many chickens do you own and what kind? Thank you for sharing videos.

[@ljmproductions1]

I think they go over it a little in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqvHc5yFiK9ghac Hope that helps!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@jamesfarley1787]

Can you use the leftover lime water for anything?

[@sierrarazevich1962]

What the solution be for quail eggs, I followed yr recipe turned out awesome

[@ashleyprezioso4726]

If you do lose some water due to evaporation over time with that container not being airtight, is it ok to add more solution to the top? It seems you want a good amount over top the eggs correct?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Yes and yes. Keep a lid on and top off with new solution if it evaporates.

[@mazliatunkhairuddin1597]

Hi in my country when I search hydrated lime powder I found it but stated for soil. It helps to balance the soil. Is it the same one?

[@kevinbaker6168]

I have heard about the water glassing method, but since the time I was little most folks had electricity and could refrigerate them. The extra eggs were often sold to supplement the ladies kitchen/house financial budget. Then store bought eggs got so cheap that farm flocks got smaller, or disappeared. Many of the families I knew when I was a kid either had chickens for a few eggs they used or they bought or hatched chicks primarily for layer replacements and meat.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@cherylmarrantclmfarm8264]

Not everyone has room in their refrigerator to have an extra 12 dz eggs ... And farm fresh chicken eggs are more popular now than I have seen them in years. I definitely don’t want ANY store bought eggs

[@sheilastewart1699]

Only have 1 question Annie Do the eggs need to be day layed or is maybe 3 day old safe enough to use...I get eggs everyday but only being one person idk if I could add like 3 day old or what.??? Thank you in advance.

[@HeartwayFarms]

Hello, it is is best to use fresh day of lay eggs. As stated, we like to use the best for the greatest success. We just don't want our preservation work to be a waisted. Thank you for your support!! Blessings!

[@delynbakidan66]

If no glass jar available can i use plastic container?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Yes, preferably a food grade bucket.

[@breahnalawrence6725]

So if you do get a cracked or broken egg, do you consider the whole bucket contaminated or just the egg that broke?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Most people consider the whole thing contaminated due to the smell a broken egg creates (if not caught early on). That's why we do smaller containers. But we would feed any ruined eggs to our chickens so it wouldn't be a total loss.

[@breahnalawrence6725]

Thanks, that was what I was thinking as well. Small jugs it is :)

[@patriciajoyner9871]

We had chickens and the poop was unreal.we had so many eggs hard to give away. We threw them out. Wish we had this info

[@joannenalewyko9091]

Can you use farm fresh eggs unwashed that have sat on my counter for about two weeks now? I got them for this purpose but have not had time to do this project yet. Is it still safe to do?

[@HeartwayFarms]

Hello, it is not recommended to our understanding. As stated, we like to use the best for the greatest success. We just don't want our preservation work to be a waisted. Thank you for your support!! Blessings!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@anniemcelroy2812]

Try to get fresh, within 24 hours if you can.

[@lillylynn3370]

1 ounce of Lime = 4 TBLS for those who do not have a scale.

[@jody4138]

THANK YOU!! I'm taking back the food scale that I've had trouble reading!!

[@tiffanyswift1188]

Hi! Tiffany here at Tribulus Terrestris Ranch, Radium Springs, New Mexico. Love this video! Thank you ,I have a couple questions! I have an abundance of organic eggs that are not selling right now. ( bird flu fears? I don’t know) anyway… my eggs go back to April 7th… this is May 1st. How old can the eggs be to safely water glass them? Or should I use the current daily fresh ones? Also.. I refrigerate them . Can I take them out of the refrigerator and waterglass them? Or should I only waterglass eggs that have never been refrigerated? I don’t wash my eggs. The ones in the refrigerator are unwashed. Is any glass okay or are some glass containers not suited … in other words… is there food grade glass verses non food grade? Maybe glass is glass…. But I had never thought about it before as I always use glass containers that food was packaged in. Thank you ever so much!!! I love your videos! Getting ready to do my Azure order! Thanks to you all! God Bless, Love and Peace! Blessings in abundance !

[@tiffanyswift1188]

That was suppose to say…. My FIRST Azure order!

[@HeartwayFarms]

@tiffany Swift We are so happy to hear that your ordering from Azure Standard! Please consider supporting Heartway Farms by using our affiliate link or personal share code: AnnieMcelroy2 www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=4925a4df8e You should be able to add this to your account to let them know that you were referred by us. Thanks again for your encouragement and support it is very much appreciated!!! Blessings!

[@HeartwayFarms]

Hello! The best answer is to stick with the freshest and best eggs for water glassing. Save and use your older eggs to eat now and use all new fresh, unwashed eggs for water glassing. You can use a wide variety of containers. We would never recommend using old eggs, eggs that are already washed, eggs have been refrigerated,.... Use the newest and best eggs for the greatest success.

[@tiffanyswift1188]

I will use the code and thank you for the link !! To do so!!! I am assuming that says DON’T use eggs that have been refrigerated. Just to clarify on the refrigeration. I will use each days new collection after candling. Thank you!! Oh I so wish I had a basement. All my food storage is in my home. 😱 and it is a small home. Garage gets way to hot ! Going to look into having a cold storage dug! Peace ,Love and Farm Critters! Blessings in Abundance.

[@idahughey3304]

Dose the lime make the eggs turn hard or they stay soft on the inside.

[@anniemcelroy2812]

They stay soft on the inside. The shells on the outside, over time, get thinner/less strong so handle with care:)

[@idahughey3304]

@@anniemcelroy2812 thank you for the information

[@cathyjackson8435]

Help !!! I messedup and used tap water instead of distilled water on my water glassed eggs. Will they spoil or be OK ????

[@farmlife43]

So, I did this and had an egg break in the solution. We just removed it but now I am wondering if that ruined the rest of the eggs in the bucket. Should I dump them? Or next time change the solution? I dont want to get sick eating them.

[@deniselittlefair5759]

Is there an special instructions on where to store them ? Dark cool place ?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

A basement/root cellar is best. Cooler temps are preferred if you can. But you can store in your pantry too.

[@jenniferarmer106]

My jar is super cloudy at first. Is that right? Eventually it will settle, correct?

[@HeartwayFarms]

Yes it should clear up once the lime settles. Blessings!

[@MFaith777]

Our chickens have really slowed down with laying all of the sudden and I can’t figure out why! We were getting 10 dozen a week and have only been getting a couple a day the last couple weeks. Any ideas?! Their coop is clean, dry, safe, same food, etc. We’ve been giving them extra % protein through mealworms, scrambled eggs, etc to see if that helps, but still no change. We’ve had chickens for about 8 years and I’ve never had this happen. Especially in spring!

[@anniemcelroy2812]

How old are your hens? Are they molting right now?

[@MFaith777]

@@anniemcelroy2812 half are only a year old and the other half are a couple years old. I haven’t noticed any molting.

[@Whalien808]

Hi, I was wondering if you or anyone could tell me what happened to mines.. I water glassed my eggs for the first time ... just tried to use a few but each one made a very loud POP when I cracked it open (like I screamed cause it was so loud and it startled me lol) do you know why it did that? like Im assuming somethings wrong and its not good to use cause every video I've watched no ones popped like mines did when i opened it.

[@foratehmeedi]

Do eggs stored in this way retain their fertility? Can we hatch fertilized eggs after a long storage period? 

[@sierrarazevich1962]

I had one break when I took out

[@lornastevens8446]

Where would you store your container of eggs if you don't have a basement?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

A cool, dark closet or pantry.

[@HEARTOFMUSIC94]

Help….. I can’t get really clean… unwashed eggs… I’m on my 3rd farmer…. 1st farmer 5 doz… washed them all ended up freezing them…. 2nd farmer 5 doz… one doz pretty clean went to water glass, other 4 doz washed, completely dried and mineral oil rubbed and now in fridge, 3rd farmer 6 doz 3 doz water glassed other 3 doz just washed will probably mineral oil too….. can you water glass eggs that are a little dirty? If an egg “explodes” after awhile in the water glass jar are all the eggs in that jar now bad?

[@jasmynjadebauer6326]

Can you just wipe them off with dry paper towel??

[@terribarnes9643]

How do l preserve store eggs

[@babayagaforestdweller400]

Anyone??? I have question. My bf put fresh laid eggs in fridge. Can I still water glass after they’ve been in cold temp?

[@lselfridge7020]

What are the cons of freeze dried eggs?

[@anniemcelroy2812]

We don't have a freeze dryer unfortunately:)

[@susantaylor8507]

How many days can you use a egg to water glass eggs

[@anniemcelroy2812]

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[@lillylynn3370]

? HELP! I have been storing 4 doz eggs(farm fresh unwashed) on counter for 1 week or so....I see on other post that they can only be 1-2 days old....EEKS! are my eggs not suitable for water glassing now?

[@HeartwayFarms]

Hello, we only use fresh unwashed eggs for best results.

[@lillylynn3370]

@@HeartwayFarms well, Im gonna give it a go and see what happens....oh boy!

[@sierrarazevich1962]

How long can it be stored

[@HeartwayFarms]

They can last quite a long time! A year or longer is very normal... Some have had success over 2 years!

[@sierrarazevich1962]

Thanks for sharing saw you on TikTok last night and emailed u , this awesome

[@sierrarazevich1962]

@@HeartwayFarms can I store anywhere’s like my kitchen cabinet after using picking salt

[@tiffanyswift1188]

Help… important question. I accidentally put 4 dirty eggs in my wonderful batch of water-glassed eggs. So having caught it within 1 minute I threw the whole batch out. How do I dispose of the lime water?? So I can start over…. I am seeing it is toxic… some say garden… some say put unscented kitty litter in it till it is absorbed and then throw it away…. As an fyi …. I have a septic tank. Can I bury it in the soil? What do I do with this stuff? 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 thank you!

[@Squawmamma3]

I did water glassing my eggs for the first time. I used 1 oz weighed hydrated lime per quart of distilled water. I used a 5 gallon bucket. I used 2 gallons of water. I put almost 9 dozen farm fresh clean eggs. Today, i peeked at my eggs and the color is coming off the eggs. I dont think this is supposed to happen. Can anyone help?

[@HeartwayFarms]

You could remove one and check it out.... It may just be the lime clouding the shell of the egg. It sounds like you did it right ... All the best!

[@cindys.w.8566]

She said she does not have a choice LOL yes she does she can set the eggs on the bottom then when filled start to stand up the eggs and fill in the spaces with a few more eggs as more room is created while standing them up. She made the decision to not do that. You don't have to be lazy or in a hurry just do it RIGHT PEOPLE pointed side DOWN!

[@jessicapearson9479]

The FDA does not recommend water glassing as a safe method for storing eggs. Calcium Hydroxide (slacked lime) is known to contain botulism in the powdered lime itself. Hydrated lime does not protect against botulism in long-term storage without acid and heat to kill it.

[@garypfleegor1634]

Like these guys but they drag stuff out just ti tell you something

[@anniemcelroy2812]

Patience is a beautiful thing my friend!

[@CDeen]

Glass is encouraged...plastic 👎

[@anniemcelroy2812]

I definitely agree with you if it is a possibility for people. But if they are using plastic we highly recommend food grade buckets. I always prefer glass for storage in any scenario!

[@cindys.w.8566]

You can always tell if a guy is not a kitchen person by how they don't know how to do kitchen work. Passes her the empty dish, just set it down dude. Pour that water faster its dripping all over the place. Men LOL

[@HeartwayFarms]

Hi Cindy! Annie here. Actually, Josh is amazing in the kitchen. His mama trained him well. Have a blessed day😁

[@cindys.w.8566]

20 min to tell a 5 min method SMH. 1 qt water 3 level TB pickling lime, unwashed eggs, fresh eggs, pointed side down the best you can into a food grade bucket, container or glass jar. Stores 1 yr or way longer if kept in a cool dark place. Use gloves if you have sensitive skin when touching solution. Some people add the solution first while others add the eggs then the solution. More eggs can be added each day if you dont start off filling the container you are filling. WASH each egg with running water when you plan to use some of them to remove the lime water. Crack each egg one at a time in small dish because some will spoil so be ready for that! Most will be fine.