A fresh, healthy egg will have no strong odor when raw. Any sulfuric or rotten smell means the egg is old or contaminated.
If the hen is healthy and the egg is fresh, there should be no noticeable smell even after boiling.
6. The Egg Passes the Water Test
An easy at-home trick:
Place the egg in a bowl of water.
Fresh and high-quality eggs will sink and lie flat at the bottom.
Older or lower-quality eggs will stand upright or float due to increased air pockets inside.
Healthy hens lay eggs with less air space inside because their eggs are fresher and better formed.
Why Healthy Chickens Produce Better Eggs
Healthy chickens are typically:
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