eggs

[countrygirl57]

We have 4wk old chicks, & being newbes,Do we have to candle eggs, When they start to lay? We don't have a rooster. Also, can eggs be used right away or do you have to wait awhile.DO we wash them?

 

[patyrdz]

You do not have to candle eggs unless you are incubating them. Since you do not have a rooster, you will not be able to hatch anything. You can eat them right out of the nest. I would wash them. It depends on what kind of chickens you have as to when they will start laying eggs. My guess would be about 19 weeks. Good luck and