Dirty Eggs

[WendyBok]

Hi. I have fertile eggs arriving tomorrow which I ordered from mypetchicken. I also received some from an eBay seller this morning. These eggs are dirty. I’m worried about contamination of all my eggs if I incubate them together as I had planned (I only have 1 incubator). Is there anything I can use to clean these eggs to attempt to hatch them with the eggs I assume will be clean from mypetchicken without the risk of contaminating all the eggs? Or am I just going to have to choose between the eggs I’ll be receiving tomorrow and these dirty eggs? Please help - any advice would be greatly appreciated.


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[FarmInProgress]

Could you post a pic please

 

[WendyBok]

 

[FarmInProgress]

Oh I wouldn’t worry they don’t look that dirty

 

[FarmInProgress]

I don’t think it will harm or do anything to the other like eggs

 

[AltonaAcres]

Yeah, those look fine.

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Oh I wouldn’t worry they don’t look that dirty

I agree. I’ve set a lot of eggs much dirtier than that without any issues. I also have much dirtier eggs from my ducks since they are messy. I know some people clean them but I’ve never tried it.

 

[Offshoreorca]

This hatch of mine has dirty eggs (as they aren't mine, but purchased from elsewhere in the province) and 5 of the 7 were still developing well on Day 14. I didn't want to risk cleaning them as much of what I have read suggests that there isn't much benefit to cleaning the eggs in terms of hatch rate if they are only a little soiled like yours.

 

[Kgbao]

Here is some really good info on this question

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...hatching-chicken-eggs-aka-hatching-101.64195/

 

[WendyBok]

Thanks everyone so much I really appreciate the link to the info above as well. This is our first attempt at hatching, & my daughter is really hoping for at least 1 Buff Laced Polish Bantam Hen out of these eggs. Today I should also be receiving Ameraucana eggs, Mille Fleur d’Uccle Bantams & Silkies...we’re excited!