This reminded me of an article I read many years ago. It said that in days before refridgeration people would bury fresh eggs in layers of wood ash. As it turns out woodash is a liming material as well. Now I know the rest of the story! Thanks for all y'all do!
OMG, I will definitely do this once my chickens increase production! I was giving away so many eggs this year because I didn't know this could be done!!!
@reginastratton5031 thank you for that, because I wondered what they would taste like after soaking in that solution. When you dehydrate is that the same as boiling the eggs?
Here are some things that everyone needs to know about water glassing eggs. They need to be fresh (never refrigerated) eggs, NOT store bought. Do NOT wash the eggs. There is a natural covering on the eggs that is called the “bloom”. This “bloom” is what allows the eggs to stay on your counter for several weeks without refrigerating them. Once fresh eggs are refrigerated, they cannot be put out on the counter for any period of time. They must remain refrigerated. As Mrs. H said, use only clean fresh eggs. A dirty egg will contaminate your lime water. Water glassed eggs are wonderful to use for baking, scrambling and frying a hard egg. I don’t have any luck frying an over easy egg using one that has been water glassed as the consistency is runnier than fresh eggs. Make sure when you take them out of the lime water, that you wash and rinse them well before using or you will get a lime taste. I hope this helps answer some questions.
There's a contradiction in your response...you said do NOT wash the eggs because of the bloom coating but then you mention that a dirty egg will contaminate the lime water. So which is it? Wash the eggs and remove the bloom and keep the lime water clean or do not wash the eggs and contaminate the lime water??
@ not a contradiction, an explanation as to why you can’t use a dirty egg. The bloom is necessary to stay on the egg. The lime in the water penetrates the bloom and basically seals the egg to keep it fresh.
We have more dirty than clean eggs. We have 6 layer boxes and 12 chjickens and they decided use only 2 - 3. I am going to start freeze dring them some cooked scrambled with onions peppers and garlic. Some fried and some raw for baking.
@@lindaosman3648 do NOT wash the eggs. There is a natural “bloom” on the eggs that will keep them from absorbing the lime. It’s what also keeps them fresh on the cabinet without refrigeration.
I was grateful that i waterglassed last year my pullets usually lay through the winter. They started laying in September and when daylight savings happened they stopped laying. If i hadn't waterglassed I'd have been buying eggs this winter.
Water glasses eggs saved us last week between grocery run , neighbors Hensley quit laying , whom we buy from , so glad I put some. Back when they were productive
Mrs. H, you are a wealth of wonderful habits!! Thank you!! I don't have chickens but they are in my future!! Thanks to you and Mr. H, I have been doing more in and from my small farm (garden) than ever before!! Smooches Darlings!!!!
Thank you so much! My first time doing this will happen this week. And I was under the impression. That I could use all my unclean eggs. This was very timely information for me. I bless God for you and your husband. You all give good and great information. And you are so caring and compassionate as well. Thank you kindly!
I've water glassed eggs for years in 1 gallon jars. I've had them up to 1.5 years, then i run out. But they are still good. If one breaks in there, It is ok. Get another jar with solution. Pull out the good eggs and put them in the new solution, throw the bad or cracked. The lime will fill in the crack areas of the egg, so usually the rest are not contaminated.
Y’all can also go to Home Depot and buy hydrated lime in the contractors section. A 50# is around $20. This is cheaper than buying Mrs. Wages pickling lime and the exact same thing.
I think your 'too many eggs' video was the first one of yours that I ever saw. I think these traditional methods are fascinating to learn about. I have heard people say it didn't work, but I think the problem was what you said about using a large container and the weight breaking the ones on the bottom.
Your use or I should say the modern use of water glass us wrong. Throughout history there have been many ways to preserve eggs. Most involved using a strong akaline or acid, both of which keep bacteria from growing. However water glass specifically refers to sodium silicate. Sodium silicate works differently as it actually forms a hard shell around the egg to prevent air and bacteria from seeping through the egg shell. Water glassing has been used now as a synonym for preserving eggs, but it shouldn't be since it is a distinct process. Your process would be referred to as pickling but not water glass. Hope that helps. I ran across an old paper once that listed all the egg preservation techniques and recipes and gave results as far as color and flavor over time. Some remained edible but became very dark and pungent. I cant find the paper now but it was very interesting.
I've been water glassing eggs for years. Water, lime, glass 1 gallon jar. Never had a dark pungent egg. Maybe you should try it, rather than read about it?
They are not pickled. They are the same as fresh eggs. I've water glassed eggs for years, ratio, water 1 quart, lime 1 oz, in 1 gallon glass jar in pantry. Never had a dark pungent egg. Maybe you should try it. You can see for yourself.
Ive been doing this for 2 years now & its great to have fresh eggs handy when the hens stop laying awhile. Just one question to ask pls as i never see this mentioned; when ive used all my ‘saved’ eggs from their lime mixture & then want to use this jar for more egg saving, do i really need to make a new lime mixture ? Or can i put new eggs into the ‘old’ mixture? I guess i know the answer but just want to ask, thanks from France 🇷🇴
I water glassed eggs for the first time this year. Only did one half gallon glass jar. But I have gone through all my preserved eggs already. The only thing is the calcium hydroxide dried in hard lines in the glass jars. I'm looking for 1 gallon size white plastic pails with covers.
Put vinegar and water in the jars when empty, let sit over night, or a day or 2, lines all gone. I didn't measure the vinegar water mixture. A less strong solution will take a little longer.
I tried last year to water glass a whole bunch of eggs - several dozen. Complete flop. I used gallon jars, and eggs cracked. I got that smelly mess and ended up throwing them all out. Next try, it should work out with these tips.
@coyotech55 you did not not water glass correct. No disrespect you wasted a lot of eggs that some had flaws. Next time you try do not use blemished eggs are unclean are cracked. It works if you follow the instructions and directions to the letter. Now you know what you thought did not matter. But you did to follow instructions.
@@jacquelinedryden8346 Yes teacher 🙂 I figured out what happened, so no problem for the next time I get too many eggs. I didn't have instructions at the time, other than roughly how much lime to use.
Could you please explain why not to wash or buy store bought? I was wondering how they are stored, but I read a comment below that explained how to store them. Great video.
@@cluckieschickens Interesting. I didn't know about a "bloom." See what happens when you don't know about eggs. You just go to the store and buy without knowing the ends and outs of egg production.
@@shellyo2945 I waterglassed about 12 dozen eggs in late 2020 (yes 4 years ago) One gallon round plastic slightly opaque lidded buckets. Stored in my cool basement. I can see inside. No cracks, no floaters still covered with liquid. My chickens have currently stopped laying (first time in over 20 years) and I had to buy eggs for the first time. :( Do you think my eggs are still usable? If not how do you dispose of this many limed eggs?
@@eleisabarbour I would pull a couple out and crack them, outside (just in case 😝). You’ll know if they’re still any good. Let us know! I live way out in the country, so when I have bad eggs, I throw them out in the back 40.
No, you don’t have to use them all at the same time. Use as needed. Periodically, check to make sure that the lime water level is still covering the eggs. Also, not to worry when the lime settles to the bottom of the jar. That is normal and you don’t need to stir it.
This reminded me of an article I read many years ago. It said that in days before refridgeration people would bury fresh eggs in layers of wood ash. As it turns out woodash is a liming material as well.
Now I know the rest of the story!
Thanks for all y'all do!
Thanks Homestead Heart for sharing your knowledge. God bless!
OMG, I will definitely do this once my chickens increase production! I was giving away so many eggs this year because I didn't know this could be done!!!
I wasted so many eggs doing this. To me, they tasted terrible. I like to dehydrate better.
@reginastratton5031 thank you for that, because I wondered what they would taste like after soaking in that solution. When you dehydrate is that the same as boiling the eggs?
Here are some things that everyone needs to know about water glassing eggs. They need to be fresh (never refrigerated) eggs, NOT store bought. Do NOT wash the eggs. There is a natural covering on the eggs that is called the “bloom”. This “bloom” is what allows the eggs to stay on your counter for several weeks without refrigerating them. Once fresh eggs are refrigerated, they cannot be put out on the counter for any period of time. They must remain refrigerated. As Mrs. H said, use only clean fresh eggs. A dirty egg will contaminate your lime water. Water glassed eggs are wonderful to use for baking, scrambling and frying a hard egg. I don’t have any luck frying an over easy egg using one that has been water glassed as the consistency is runnier than fresh eggs. Make sure when you take them out of the lime water, that you wash and rinse them well before using or you will get a lime taste. I hope this helps answer some questions.
So the glassed eggs don't taste like pickled eggs then? Taste like everyday eggs except a tish runnier?
There's a contradiction in your response...you said do NOT wash the eggs because of the bloom coating but then you mention that a dirty egg will contaminate the lime water. So which is it? Wash the eggs and remove the bloom and keep the lime water clean or do not wash the eggs and contaminate the lime water??
@ not a contradiction, an explanation as to why you can’t use a dirty egg. The bloom is necessary to stay on the egg. The lime in the water penetrates the bloom and basically seals the egg to keep it fresh.
I literally was going to ask about store bought eggs. Thank you for the info.
We have more dirty than clean eggs. We have 6 layer boxes and 12 chjickens and they decided use only 2 - 3. I am going to start freeze dring them some cooked scrambled with onions peppers and garlic. Some fried and some raw for baking.
Good morning. ❤ the turquoise pull knobs and mixer. Nice 👍🏼. Love your words of experience and wisdom. Be blessed
Grand Rising!!!! Thanks for showing us. Very appreciative of what you do Mrs. H.
You just made my day with Grand Rising!!
@ glad I made your day, have a great day.
I guess you don't have to wash the eggs first?
@@lindaosman3648 do NOT wash the eggs. There is a natural “bloom” on the eggs that will keep them from absorbing the lime. It’s what also keeps them fresh on the cabinet without refrigeration.
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My daughter uses that same greeting also. Grand Rising 🙏🏽🙌🏾
Thanks again Mrs. H for a informative video
How amazing! I love your channel because you always provide so much useful information! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤
Good day to all.
I think yer cat wants in. 😊the 18:25 mark. Thank you for the water glassing lesson!
Didn't know this,thanks for sharing. Peace and Blessings to you and your family Mrs. H.
I was grateful that i waterglassed last year my pullets usually lay through the winter. They started laying in September and when daylight savings happened they stopped laying. If i hadn't waterglassed I'd have been buying eggs this winter.
Water glasses eggs saved us last week between grocery run , neighbors Hensley quit laying , whom we buy from , so glad I put some. Back when they were productive
Wow! Thank you. I thought it would be so complicated.. I love watching your videos. I have learned so much from you. Thanks again. 😊
Great Morning Everybody 😊😊😊
Hi Mr H & Mrs H thanks 🙏👍😊 keep going on 😊
Mrs. H, you are a wealth of wonderful habits!! Thank you!! I don't have chickens but they are in my future!! Thanks to you and Mr. H, I have been doing more in and from my small farm (garden) than ever before!! Smooches Darlings!!!!
I’m new to your channel/podcast. Ive learned so much from you and Mr H. Thank you from a 70 year old who really appreciates your videos.
Good Morning Mrs. Heart! I love the shirt!
Thank you so much for sharing all this information! It is greatly appreciated 🤩💗
Thank very much.I will start looking for someone that have fresh eggs and will definitely do this.❤
Mrs. H.....can you show us what they look like after them been stored for awhile? How do they taste?
They look and taste like a fresh egg.
Blessings 💞🙏🏾💞
Thank you for sharing Mrs H! I have always wonder how this was done. Have a great afternoon! 😊
…wondered…
Love the cat watch thru the window😂😂😂
👍🏾Love the video Mrs. H !🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️🫂
Oh yes
I've done this & like you learned the hard way not to use buckets.
I would've used a wide mouth jar though.❤
Agreed. I use wide mouth 1 gallon jars
Thank you ❤
Thank you sister! That’s really easy.
Good morning Mrs. H!❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this! I was wondering how I could preserve eggs! On a different note, I love the cat in the window! 😂😂
Thank you for all the great information!
My friedns are raising chickens & I buy 2 cartons at a time & water glass 1 carton & eat th other. I used 4 of the eggs from August.
Peace and blessing
Yes ma'am, 2 years ago I used a 5 gallon bucket. I had 80 eggs in there and lost them all !!!
How did you lose them all?
Girl I have clean nesting boxes, they all like to use one. Then I have some lazy ones that lay eggs next to the food and water dishes.
Thank you so much! My first time doing this will happen this week. And I was under the impression. That I could use all my unclean eggs. This was very timely information for me. I bless God for you and your husband. You all give good and great information. And you are so caring and compassionate as well. Thank you kindly!
Great information.
I've water glassed eggs for years in 1 gallon jars. I've had them up to 1.5 years, then i run out. But they are still good. If one breaks in there, It is ok. Get another jar with solution. Pull out the good eggs and put them in the new solution, throw the bad or cracked. The lime will fill in the crack areas of the egg, so usually the rest are not contaminated.
thanks for the info :)
Y’all can also go to Home Depot and buy hydrated lime in the contractors section. A 50# is around $20. This is cheaper than buying Mrs. Wages pickling lime and the exact same thing.
Good morning!
This is wonderfully helpful thank you!
I think your 'too many eggs' video was the first one of yours that I ever saw. I think these traditional methods are fascinating to learn about. I have heard people say it didn't work, but I think the problem was what you said about using a large container and the weight breaking the ones on the bottom.
😊 thank you.I ive been wanting to know. I will do this when my chickens are laying lots of eggs. Im only getting one a day now from 25 chickens.
I LOVE that shirt. 😅😂😂it surely tells my age
Great video thank you so very much
Thanks for sharing
Great video!!!
THANK YOU…!👍🏾
Thank you for sharing this.
When my girls start back, I'm gonna try this.
Thanks for this tip.I seen the other two videos.Awsome tips.Also I know you said the seed store will be open in December. Just want to know when.
Interesting.
Nice Egg do your thing Mrs.H❤……
Good morning 😊😊😊 love ypur shirt
🥚😌🐔 Thank You for sharing
Mrs. H. I seen ehere someone put the eggs in the jar first and then poured the liquid in. They were able to get more eggs in the jar. Just a thought!
Thanks for sharing ❤
Yes 16 to 19 eggs is what i get in a jar.
Thanks for sharing 🥚👍❤
BEST
Thank you soooo much.
Nice I was curious on this, wouldn't it be easier to add eggs first then the solution or no
Your use or I should say the modern use of water glass us wrong. Throughout history there have been many ways to preserve eggs. Most involved using a strong akaline or acid, both of which keep bacteria from growing. However water glass specifically refers to sodium silicate. Sodium silicate works differently as it actually forms a hard shell around the egg to prevent air and bacteria from seeping through the egg shell. Water glassing has been used now as a synonym for preserving eggs, but it shouldn't be since it is a distinct process. Your process would be referred to as pickling but not water glass. Hope that helps. I ran across an old paper once that listed all the egg preservation techniques and recipes and gave results as far as color and flavor over time. Some remained edible but became very dark and pungent. I cant find the paper now but it was very interesting.
I've been water glassing eggs for years. Water, lime, glass 1 gallon jar. Never had a dark pungent egg. Maybe you should try it, rather than read about it?
They are not pickled. They are the same as fresh eggs. I've water glassed eggs for years, ratio, water 1 quart, lime 1 oz, in 1 gallon glass jar in pantry. Never had a dark pungent egg. Maybe you should try it. You can see for yourself.
another lesson learned
Ive been doing this for 2 years now & its great to have fresh eggs handy when the hens stop laying awhile. Just one question to ask pls as i never see this mentioned; when ive used all my ‘saved’ eggs from their lime mixture & then want to use this jar for more egg saving, do i really need to make a new lime mixture ? Or can i put new eggs into the ‘old’ mixture? I guess i know the answer but just want to ask, thanks from France 🇷🇴
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Nice !
I water glassed eggs for the first time this year. Only did one half gallon glass jar. But I have gone through all my preserved eggs already. The only thing is the calcium hydroxide dried in hard lines in the glass jars. I'm looking for 1 gallon size white plastic pails with covers.
Put some vinegar and water (i didn't measure) in the jars and leave over night. Lines all gone.
Put vinegar and water in the jars when empty, let sit over night, or a day or 2, lines all gone. I didn't measure the vinegar water mixture. A less strong solution will take a little longer.
I tried last year to water glass a whole bunch of eggs - several dozen. Complete flop. I used gallon jars, and eggs cracked. I got that smelly mess and ended up throwing them all out. Next try, it should work out with these tips.
@coyotech55 you did not not water glass correct. No disrespect you wasted a lot of eggs that some had flaws. Next time you try do not use blemished eggs are unclean are cracked. It works if you follow the instructions and directions to the letter. Now you know what you thought did not matter. But you did to follow instructions.
@@jacquelinedryden8346 Yes teacher 🙂 I figured out what happened, so no problem for the next time I get too many eggs. I didn't have instructions at the time, other than roughly how much lime to use.
I only counted 20 eggs total, so 16 in your 1/2 gal. container, just wondering how many eggs I will need for that size.
Can I make pickled eggs using the eggs that I water glassed?
Do you refrigerate them after doing that?
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I've done water glassing chicken eggs and duck eggs I've never done duck eggs before so I thought I would try it
Could you please explain why not to wash or buy store bought? I was wondering how they are stored, but I read a comment below that explained how to store them. Great video.
You will remove the "bloom" which helps preserve them.
@@cluckieschickens Interesting. I didn't know about a "bloom." See what happens when you don't know about eggs. You just go to the store and buy without knowing the ends and outs of egg production.
Can do this process with eggs you buy from the store
Can you do this with quail eggs also? I think duck eggs would be to large for the jars. Do they need to be stored in a dark cool place?
Did you change the kitchen around?😮
I'm not seeing the link for the powder...
My chickens have gone rogue with egg laying this year too.
1:59 I haven’t yet figured out the maths, but normally here the girls use 3 of their 8 nesting boxes. It doesn’t seem to be logical. But, girls…
Where do you store the eggs once you preserve them?
Put them in your pantry out of direct light. I’ve got (2) gallon jars that are still good from October 2022.
@@shellyo2945 I waterglassed about 12 dozen eggs in late 2020 (yes 4 years ago) One gallon round plastic slightly opaque lidded buckets. Stored in my cool basement. I can see inside. No cracks, no floaters still covered with liquid. My chickens have currently stopped laying (first time in over 20 years) and I had to buy eggs for the first time. :( Do you think my eggs are still usable? If not how do you dispose of this many limed eggs?
@@eleisabarbour I would pull a couple out and crack them, outside (just in case 😝). You’ll know if they’re still any good. Let us know! I live way out in the country, so when I have bad eggs, I throw them out in the back 40.
Dark cool place, I use my pantry
@@eleisabarbourtry them, if they float, throw them out. If they stink, throw them out.
Will it hurt the eggs to open the top and take an egg out to use?
No, you don’t have to use them all at the same time. Use as needed. Periodically, check to make sure that the lime water level is still covering the eggs. Also, not to worry when the lime settles to the bottom of the jar. That is normal and you don’t need to stir it.
No
What breeds y'all have?
How much pickling line do you add to the jar. Per jar
1 ounce lime powder to 1 quart pure water.
Wash thim and put some mineral oil on thim😊
Why?
First