If done right, they can last quite a long time. Several months at least.
I'm not sure if there's really an optimum temperature. Obviously you don't want to freeze them, and I wouldn't go over 45. 40 should be about right.
To have fresh eggs always available, you've got two options:
A.) Get more chickens - use artificial light in the winter months to keep them laying - and never worry about egg storage.
Or B.)
- Don't wash the eggs(until ready do use). Washing removes the natural layer "bloom" - your eggs will rot much more quickly without this layer - whether or not they're refrigerated, clean, covered in oil, etc.
- store them in an airtight container
- refrigerate at about 40 degrees
That's it.
coating them with anything, or storing them in water - though popular ideas, will reduce their lifespan.
Mother nature already has it all figured it out, don't try to outsmart her.
If in doubt about an egg's freshness - put it in a bowl of water. If it sinks and lays on its side, it's good.
If it sinks but stands up on end, it's ok but getting old.
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