Dirty egg question

[klf73]

When we got our eggs we had no info. We did get a dirty egg. I have left it alone, just turned it like the others and made sure it didn't touch others. Did I waste my time or is there a chance that the chick may be ok? Also, how can I candle? I was using my husband military high power light but he had to go to the field and brought it with. Is there any other homemade thing to use? I tried a different small light and it just didn't cut it
Thanks,
Krista

 

[fun monitor]

I'm wondering the same thing. I think I'll end up leaving the poop or gently flaking most of it off.

We candled the eggs after they arrived in a dark garage using my husband's MagLite. It's helpful if you have two people and have looked at pics online of what you should be able to see.

 

[Marlinchaser]

You can brush off most of the dried dirt. I get guinea eggs that are on the ground sometimes layed in muddy spots, and have had good hatches so far. I wouldnt put a completely encased egg in bator, but in nature they are layed in dirt/mud and still hatch.