Fixing to try and incubate chicken eggs.... What do I do?!

[The Happster]

I've hatched only four times via broody, and we did use an incubator once for two late ones. I worry every time! But the hens are very capable really, and know what they're doing, usually. Good luck with your hatch!

 

[GunnyBun]

Do they look dirty? I wouldn't if there is no major dirt issue. You can actually harm the chicks because the bacteria can get in through the pores.

They are just the regular henhouse dirty from being in the nesting box. I didnt clean our goose eggs and we hatched seven out of ten so I won't bother with these.