Fill a bowl with water, and put the questionable egg in.
If it sinks, the egg is still good.
If it rises a bit, you'd better use it soon.
If it floats, it's too old.
And always, when it doubt, throw it out.
These eggs were older when we were testing them, the freshest eggs will be on their sides at the bottom.
My mom used to choose the eggs that stood up to boil, she said they were much easier to peel than fresh eggs.
My mom used to choose the eggs that stood up to boil, she said they were much easier to peel than fresh eggs.