cleaning the eggs.

[tmarr]

Guys can I was the eggs before putting them in the incubator? I did read that this could cause infection? I don't want to leave poo on them though. I have been giving extra fresh bedding in the hope of keeping them clean! Also I am storing them with the small end down, is that right? Until I get 6 collected. I'm going to put the incubator on over the weekend to make sure the temp is ok!

 

[Ameraucanas]

Do not wash them, but if they are very dirty, you can get a very gentle washcloth and wipe them off softly.https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/471445/should-i-clean-off-dirty-eggs-before-i-start-incubating

 

[tmarr]

Do not wash them, but if they are very dirty, you can get a very gentle washcloth and wipe them off softly.https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/471445/should-i-clean-off-dirty-eggs-before-i-start-incubating

Thanks! I'll give it a gentle wipe. They're not too bad!

 

[JetCat]

you're not 'supposed' to wash them because it removes the bloom from the egg, wiping them with a washcloth does the same.

me personally i wash, i even use a scotchbrite pad and scrub them spotless under running city water, never any issues for me and i have excellent hatch rates, YMMV