Freezing fresh eggs is easy, but with hens in the backyard why would a chicken keeper do such a thing? Unfortunately, the egg supply is limited by numerous factors that negatively impact egg production including hot weather, stress from new additions to the flock, molting, advancing age and decreased daylight in autumn and winter. Freezing eggs when the hens are firing on all cylinders ensures a steady supply of eggs in the lean months. If you have chickens in your backyard, there is never an excuse for getting caught buying eggs from the grocery store! So, let’s discuss how to freeze and use fresh eggs!

To freeze fresh eggs, simply place whole eggs, scrambled eggs, yolks or whites into an ice cube tray, freezer-safe container or freezer zip-top bag and place in freezer. Frozen eggs can be stored for up to 12 months at 0°F. 3
To remove frozen egg cubes from trays, run tepid water over the bottom of the ice cube tray. Place frozen eggs cubes or liquid eggs in zip top bags or freezer-safe containers in portioned amounts, noting date and contents.

ADDITIVES
I don’t add anything to the fresh eggs when freezing, but because yolks can gel or thicken when frozen, some cooks add salt or sugar before freezing yolks or whole, scrambled eggs to retard the yolk gelling process.
Since the average large egg is 2 ounces, I like to use these 2 ounce ice cube trays for portioning, but freezer-safe containers or zip top bags can be used as well.

To freeze fresh eggs, simply place whole eggs, scrambled eggs, yolks or whites into an ice cube tray, freezer-safe container or freezer zip-top bag and place in freezer. Frozen eggs can be stored for up to 12 months at 0°F

To freeze fresh eggs, simply place whole eggs, scrambled eggs, yolks or whites into an ice cube tray, freezer-safe container or freezer zip-top bag and place in freezer. Frozen eggs can be stored for up to 12 months at 0°F

To remove frozen egg cubes from trays, run tepid water over the bottom of the ice cube tray. Place frozen eggs cubes or liquid eggs in zip top bags or freezer-safe containers in portioned amounts, noting date and contents.

I don’t add anything to the fresh eggs when freezing, but because yolks can gel or thicken when frozen, some cooks add salt or sugar before freezing yolks or whole, scrambled eggs to retard the yolk gelling process.

 2 oz silicone ice cube trays available for purchase here (affiliate link)
These 2 oz silicone ice cube trays are available here

 Round ice cube trays

I couldn't resist making frozen eggs using these round, 'Chillz,' ice cube trays we got for Christma

 

I couldn’t resist making frozen eggs using these round, “Chillz,” ice cube trays we got for Christmas!

EGG FREEZING TIPS

CRACK ‘EM
Never freeze eggs inside the shell.

ONLY FREEZE ONCE
Never re-freeze a frozen egg after thawing.

Thaw frozen eggs in the refrigerator overnight or under cold, running water, not at room temperature.

THAW
Thaw frozen eggs covered in the refrigerator overnight or under cold, running water, not at room temperature.1
Previously frozen, thawed egg white can be allowed to sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature before whipping for use in recipes such as tiramisu.

EGG SIZE EQUIVALENTS: I use eggs primarily for scrambling and baked dishes like Pizza Rustica, quiche, quick breads and cookies where precise measurements aren't critical, but when they are (custards, cakes, soufflés, etc) refer to the chart below for egg equivalents.

EGG SIZE EQUIVALENTS
I use eggs primarily for scrambling and baked dishes like Pizza Rustica, quiche, quick breads and cookies where precise measurements aren’t critical, but when they are (custards, cakes, soufflés, etc) refer to the chart below for egg equivalents.

Previously frozen, thawed egg white can be allowed to sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature before whipping.

COOK
Always fully cook eggs to 160°F.

CONVERSIONS
Precision isn’t always necessary when cooking with eggs, but when it is, these conversion tables and calculators can be helpful:
Egg white converter tool
Egg yolk converter tool

Dirty Eggs
Backyard fresh eggs that are exceptionally dirty from the nest box (poop happens) are best frozen or used immediately after collecting, washing and drying. There are then no food safety worries about removing the bloom, bacteria getting inside the egg or shelf life. Read how to keep eggs clean in this article!

Eggshells can be washed, air-dried, crushed lightly then mixed into the oyster shell container.

USE THE EGGSHELLS
Eggshells can be washed, air-dried, crushed lightly then mixed into the oyster shell container for a supplemental calcium source.

When blowing eggs for crafting or decorating, the egg contents can be frozen for personal use or as a high protein treat for chickens during molting season or in the heat of summer

Blown eggs
When blowing eggs for Easter egg decorating, crafting or decorating, the egg contents can be frozen for later use!

Sources & further reading:
1 Safe Food Handling Tips
2 American Egg Board
3 Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
hbttp://www.asi.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1066

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Freezing fresh eggs is easy, but with hens in the backyard why would a chicken keeper do such a thing? Unfortunately, the egg supply is limited by numerous factors that negatively impact egg production including hot weather, stress from new additions to the flock, molting, advancing age and decreased daylight in autumn and winter. Freezing eggs when the hens are firing on all cylinders ensures a steady supply of eggs in the lean months. If you have chickens in your backyard, there is never an excuse for getting caught buying eggs from the grocery store! So, let’s discuss how to freeze and use fresh eggs!

To freeze fresh eggs, simply place whole eggs, scrambled eggs, yolks or whites into an ice cube tray, freezer-safe container or freezer zip-top bag and place in freezer. Frozen eggs can be stored for up to 12 months at 0°F. 3
To remove frozen egg cubes from trays, run tepid water over the bottom of the ice cube tray. Place frozen eggs cubes or liquid eggs in zip top bags or freezer-safe containers in portioned amounts, noting date and contents.

ADDITIVES
I don’t add anything to the fresh eggs when freezing, but because yolks can gel or thicken when frozen, some cooks add salt or sugar before freezing yolks or whole, scrambled eggs to retard the yolk gelling process.
Since the average large egg is 2 ounces, I like to use these 2 ounce ice cube trays for portioning, but freezer-safe containers or zip top bags can be used as well.

To freeze fresh eggs, simply place whole eggs, scrambled eggs, yolks or whites into an ice cube tray, freezer-safe container or freezer zip-top bag and place in freezer. Frozen eggs can be stored for up to 12 months at 0°F

To freeze fresh eggs, simply place whole eggs, scrambled eggs, yolks or whites into an ice cube tray, freezer-safe container or freezer zip-top bag and place in freezer. Frozen eggs can be stored for up to 12 months at 0°F

To remove frozen egg cubes from trays, run tepid water over the bottom of the ice cube tray. Place frozen eggs cubes or liquid eggs in zip top bags or freezer-safe containers in portioned amounts, noting date and contents.

I don’t add anything to the fresh eggs when freezing, but because yolks can gel or thicken when frozen, some cooks add salt or sugar before freezing yolks or whole, scrambled eggs to retard the yolk gelling process.

 2 oz silicone ice cube trays available for purchase here (affiliate link)
These 2 oz silicone ice cube trays are available here

 Round ice cube trays

I couldn't resist making frozen eggs using these round, 'Chillz,' ice cube trays we got for Christma

 

I couldn’t resist making frozen eggs using these round, “Chillz,” ice cube trays we got for Christmas!

EGG FREEZING TIPS

CRACK ‘EM
Never freeze eggs inside the shell.

ONLY FREEZE ONCE
Never re-freeze a frozen egg after thawing.

Thaw frozen eggs in the refrigerator overnight or under cold, running water, not at room temperature.

THAW
Thaw frozen eggs covered in the refrigerator overnight or under cold, running water, not at room temperature.1
Previously frozen, thawed egg white can be allowed to sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature before whipping for use in recipes such as tiramisu.

EGG SIZE EQUIVALENTS: I use eggs primarily for scrambling and baked dishes like Pizza Rustica, quiche, quick breads and cookies where precise measurements aren't critical, but when they are (custards, cakes, soufflés, etc) refer to the chart below for egg equivalents.

EGG SIZE EQUIVALENTS
I use eggs primarily for scrambling and baked dishes like Pizza Rustica, quiche, quick breads and cookies where precise measurements aren’t critical, but when they are (custards, cakes, soufflés, etc) refer to the chart below for egg equivalents.

Previously frozen, thawed egg white can be allowed to sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature before whipping.

COOK
Always fully cook eggs to 160°F.

CONVERSIONS
Precision isn’t always necessary when cooking with eggs, but when it is, these conversion tables and calculators can be helpful:
Egg white converter tool
Egg yolk converter tool

Dirty Eggs
Backyard fresh eggs that are exceptionally dirty from the nest box (poop happens) are best frozen or used immediately after collecting, washing and drying. There are then no food safety worries about removing the bloom, bacteria getting inside the egg or shelf life. Read how to keep eggs clean in this article!

Eggshells can be washed, air-dried, crushed lightly then mixed into the oyster shell container.

USE THE EGGSHELLS
Eggshells can be washed, air-dried, crushed lightly then mixed into the oyster shell container for a supplemental calcium source.

When blowing eggs for crafting or decorating, the egg contents can be frozen for personal use or as a high protein treat for chickens during molting season or in the heat of summer

Blown eggs
When blowing eggs for Easter egg decorating, crafting or decorating, the egg contents can be frozen for later use!

Sources & further reading:
1 Safe Food Handling Tips
2 American Egg Board
3 Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
hbttp://www.asi.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1066

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soapy1
soapy1
2024 years ago

I have an abundance right now, so this will be my Saturday chore. I have silicone muffin pans to freeze them in. Thanks for the idea! And this waterer….OMG…WHAT I WANT MOST IN THIS WORLD. Thanks for the op!!

Kim
Kim
2024 years ago

We have just started our flock we have had our chick’s for about 2 weeks this would be amazing for use in their new home

Flory Faciana
Flory Faciana
2024 years ago

I would much rather eat an egg fresh rather than frozen. I assume like with any other meat you could freeze an egg but i just feel fresh is best myself! However i think time and space wise frozen eggs would be great for baking with! I’m Still waiting for my little hen to start laying. Hopefully soon as she is almost a year old already! I’m also getting ready to pick up some brown and olive egger chicks for my son for Easter so that will be exciting once they are of age to get their delicious eggs! man… Read more »

Cassie
Cassie
2024 years ago

Love this idea!! Would absolutely love to have this for my chickens!!!!

Cher in MI
Cher in MI
2024 years ago

Love the idea of freezing eggs! New to the joy of raising chickens. My 4 baby RIR’s are 2 weeks old. Am very interested in the chicken fountain for our coop. Great info on this site and have liked your page on FB. Keep up the awesome info for us beginners! Thank you!

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