Redheadhomestead
Songster
Hey all! I’m about to try my hand at incubation for the first time. I read through the majority of the sticky posts they were super helpful.
My main questions have to do with collection/handling and storage of eggs until I’m ready to incubate.
1. Once I collect the eggs, should I wash them, or do they need to be washed before going into the incubator?
2 How long can I store these eggs before they need to be incubated?
3. How should I store these eggs while I’m waiting.
4. If a breed is sex linked, (barred rock Benz welsummer roo) how soon should I be able to notice the color markings? I’d assume after a day or two when the hens fluff up and fill in with down?
Any other tidbits of egg handling prior to going in the incubator are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
My main questions have to do with collection/handling and storage of eggs until I’m ready to incubate.
1. Once I collect the eggs, should I wash them, or do they need to be washed before going into the incubator?
2 How long can I store these eggs before they need to be incubated?
3. How should I store these eggs while I’m waiting.
4. If a breed is sex linked, (barred rock Benz welsummer roo) how soon should I be able to notice the color markings? I’d assume after a day or two when the hens fluff up and fill in with down?
Any other tidbits of egg handling prior to going in the incubator are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!