Here is an idea for flea control. Clean the coop thoroughly. Lock your birds out of the coop and set off a flea bomb that has IGR ( insect growth regulator). That should kill hatching fleas and larva for several weeks. Air the coop for 2 hours before allowing them in. Treat the flock for...
Water warmer than the eggs is essential because bacteria moves toward warmth. All commercial growers wash the eggs, but it shortens freshness and they should be refrigerated afterwards. I soak mine in warm water for 1 minute with a drop of dish liquid...figured I eat out of washed dishes :) so...
