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The Whole Batch Ruined??

post #1 of 2
3/23/12 at 7:30am
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Hey Peeps!

 

I set 12 BCM eggs under my black austrolop hen and something happens! :O One of the eggs broke and the yolk got on a few of the other eggs!! Are these eggs now contaminated and won't hatch?? 

 

Thanks!

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post #2 of 2
3/23/12 at 8:10am

Sometimes that happens.  Just clean it up as best as you can.  I had a hen break a few eggs when she was trying to get back on the nest and it made a huge gooey mess.  I ended up going out there with a warm washcloth and carefully wiping the goo off.  Don't wipe too much though because you want the bloom to stay on.  I had shavings in the nest, so I just scooped out the dirty ones and put in some clean ones.  If she gets off the nest to eat or drink you can do it then.  I did it at night with a flash light and she didn't mind.  Just try not to take too long.

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