[stujem]

I have been told by my mother and gran (who kept chickens when I was Younger!) there is no need to put the eggs in the fridge, is this ture? as I thought eggs should be kept in a fridge. Is there a reson to keep eggs out or in the fridge.

[Aunt Sally]

If you store them at room temperature they will stay fresh for 3 weeks.

If you store them in the fridge in an egg box they will stay fresh almost for ever. (slight exaggeration )

[Aunt Sally]

Information from DEFRA

http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/food/industry/sectors/eggspoultry/faq/marketing.htm

Before purchase by the consumer, EC legislation requires that eggs are stored and transported at a preferably constant temperature. This is current practice within the UK egg industry and the reason why the majority of retail outlets' egg displays are not refrigerated. Changes in storage temperature and humidity can lead to condensation forming on the egg shell which can cause mould growth together with the possibility that any bacteria may infect the eggs as a result. After purchase, the consumer is advised to refrigerate the eggs to maintain freshness and reduce the possibility of bacteria growth resulting from exposure to the temperature and humidity variations of the domestic kitchen.

[Aidy]

The best storage place in my book anyways is in my belly 

[Aunt Sally]

Pretty constant temperature and humidity in there Aidy