Cleaning eggs for hatching: Bleach or Viratec-P?

[Peckinabout]

I have a pet/poultry steriliser 'Viratec-P' (apparently DEFRA approved, seemingly tailored for equipment rather than animals but sounds animal safe) and basic household bleach. Which should I use to wash eggs for hatching?

I know some people use diluted bleach solution - if so, how diluted? (I also have bars of soap and fairy liquid of course)

I just read one report of washing eggs in water 'hot enough to bare' - sounds a bit hot to me!!

This is my first time hatching. Going to be incubating, and as it seems one of my Silkies is now broody (surprise surprise), sitting too!

Thanks

 

[gimmie birdies]

I would not wash in anything, just scrape off what you can, or buff off- if it is way too poopy then use another egg.

 

[chickentrack]

never ever wash

 

[Joshua G]

Washing eggs for hatching, removes the bloom on the egg that keeps out bacteria.

 

[Peckinabout]

I've read that - also makes sense. Thanks for your replies. Opted for Virtec-P in the end at 0.5% (lukewarm, gently removing dirt). Will keep posted on fertility and hatch rate (if any!).