Float Test
The good eggs will sink to the bottom, while any eggs past their prime will float with the pointed end down. Discard the floating eggs, as they're not safe to eat.
Why are my quail eggs floating?
Eggs have an air cell that becomes larger as the egg ages and acts as a buoyancy aid. An egg can float in water when its air cell has enlarged sufficiently to keep it buoyant. This means the egg is older, but it may be perfectly safe to use.
How can you tell if a quail egg is rotten?
ANSWER:
- If the egg stay at the bottom – it is fresh.
- If the egg is at an angle on the bottom – it is still fresh and good to eat.
- If the egg stands on its pointed end at the bottom – it is still safe to eat but best used for baking and making hard-cooked eggs.
- If the egg float – they're stale and best discarded.
