Checking Eggs for Freshness

We have 2 chickens and the eggs can stack up quickly sometimes. We collect our eggs in a basket on the counter. Then when the basket gets full, we put them into a sink full of water (at least a few inches above the eggs) to check their freshness and clean them. We rarely have a bad egg that needs to be thrown away, but you can also find the ones that are the oldest and need to be used first.

It's very easy to tell (see photos below):

• If it FLOATS, it's bad and should be thrown out.
• If it STANDS ON END in the bottom of the sink, it's getting old and should be used first.
• If it LAYS ON ITS SIDE, it's great and very fresh.