Yes, you can carefully wipe or flake poop off if you are squeamish. Do not wash the eggs, you will disturb the coating that protects them from bacteria
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Alternatively, maybe wear gloves. If the poop isn't excessive you will harm the eggs by removing it.
Right. My (5) hatchery chicks are coming this week (hopefully tomorrow). I would certainly not be keeping one or two chicks alone!
These chicks would be in addition to the hatchery ones.
I realize I didnt make that clear. I will edit the reply.
Alternatively, would anyone be willing to take some chicks off me if I just go to the farm and home and buy the 4 minimum? I really only have space for ***7 chicks total, and my 5 from the hatchery are arriving this week.
*** this portion was edited for clarity
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