Do the eggs still have to be in their shells for this to work?
195782
No! But you will need several trays as only 1/3 of an egg will fit in each compartment. Also, I would suggest reducing the expected freshness date.
1364582
Yes, but you have to lean really big eggs a little bit. If they are straight up and down they will be touching the lid and will crack when you close he wings.
176596
The top of mine only sits on it, doesn't latch or snap in place. I'm up to 11.5 minutes for ex-large or jumbo eggs and they are lightly soft in very middle (only a very tiny portion) so I think I'm almost where they need to be. I'm at 6700' so I think the altitude is making this harder to get right. Regular eggs are great at the 9 minute mark.
1340792
This is an issue. We use a fork and place it through the slots in the cup handle. This can be accomplished without the egg sliding out unto the floor.
970892
YES! I hold it in my hand, pop it twice, remove Rosie at a 45 degree angle as I pour out the egg. No broken yolks and nearly perfect shells for whatever (or trash).
742721
we never saw 1 praying mantis... and believe me we tried. it was an experiment that sadly did not bode well here. I wont give up, i'd like to try again. we just never had a successful egg batch. GOOD LUCK!!!
1483051
I agree that you will likely need to align the lid. I did this with the help of the youtube videos on my egg. It is not difficult. Good Luck!
2111767
I'd guess so, if you didn't find the smell overpowering. It might get pretty strong if you left the egg in the car with no air circulation.
1096084
Yes you can spray it with Pam so that the eggs come out easier...Hope this helps...
1121574
Yes. You have to manually turn them but there is an automatic egg turner for this you can buy.
549100
No, you need to purchase a nesting box specifically designed for birds to lay eggs in!
1583995
I never pierced my eggs. Not sure how large extra large is but it probably will work. Id think the worst case would be to skip a slot and tilt very large ones, but I have never had to do that.No ostrich eggs tho, ok?
2162179
Yes! Exactly. Just fill in the exactly amount of water of the small plastic container, and then pour the water on the black surface of the egg cooker. It should work!!
2221663
Only if you forget to take the point guard off -- or you press too hard. A small hole through the shell is all that's required. You'll love how nicely the hard-boiled eggs peel! My husband says this is the greatest gadget I have!!
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no...I was confused at first also. the egg needs to be stable (like in an egg cup). then put the roesle tool over the egg and hold the base of the tool with your non-dominant hand. pull the tool's handle up and then release it. (this takes a bit of faith that the quick release will provide just enough pressure on the egg to perforate the shell, but not smash it!) you can do this 1 or 2 times more if you're a bit disbelieving. the tool with create a hairline fracture all around the top of the egg which you can then carefully remove. if you're still a bit unsure, use your knife at this point at the hairline fracture and cut into the egg. it does work. no...I was confused at first also. the egg needs to be stable (like in an egg cup). then put the roesle tool over the egg and hold the base of the tool with your non-dominant hand. pull the tool's handle up and then release it. (this takes a bit of faith that the quick release will provide just enough pressure on the egg to perforate the shell, but not smash it!) you can do this 1 or 2 times more if you're a bit disbelieving. the tool with create a hairline fracture all around the top of the egg which you can then carefully remove. if you're still a bit unsure, use your knife at this point... » Read More no...I was confused at first also. the egg needs to be stable (like in an egg cup). then put the roesle tool over the egg and hold the base of the tool with your non-dominant hand. pull the tool's handle up and then release it. (this takes a bit of faith that the quick release will provide just enough pressure on the egg to perforate the shell, but not smash it!) you can do this 1 or 2 times more if you're a bit disbelieving. the tool with create a hairline fracture all around the top of the egg which you can then carefully remove. if you're still a bit unsure, use your knife at this point at the hairline fracture and cut into the egg. it does work. « Show Less
2011057
Mine took a few weeks to hit the right temperature. Then, they came pouring out one day, hundreds it seemed. Then a few days later the other egg case opened and hundreds poured out. Not an expert by far, but that's what happened for me : )
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I would normally just put them in there. However, I have read some people say to definitely whip them & I have read some people say to never whip them. By the way, I think the egg replacer is supposed to equal a whole egg, not just the white.