I have few questions before hatching?

[Josip]

Hi there i plan hatch eggs soon soo .

1. How long I can store eggs before incubation?
( i plan incubate eggs from few best hens so i need the longest period possible)
2. I have Young rooster 7 months old i see him doing magic for month but he looks Like he still learning, so is it to early to collect eggs?
3. My hens are out and this days is rainning so eggs are not beautifull as Always.
How and can i clean my egss?
4. Does overthinking ever stops?

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

Hi there i plan hatch eggs soon soo .

1. How long I can store eggs before incubation?
( i plan incubate eggs from few best hens so i need the longest period possible)
2. I have Young rooster 7 months old i see him doing magic for month but he looks Like he still learning, so is it to early to collect eggs?
3. My hens are out and this days is rainning so eggs are not beautifull as Always.
How and can i clean my egss?
4. Does overthinking ever stops?

One week because past that hatch rates go down.
Not too early, they can start mating from 8 weeks.
You can wipe off some of the dirt with a dry cloth but not wet.
No it never stops.

 

[Josip]

One week because past that hatch rates go down.
Not too early, they can start mating from 8 weeks.
You can wipe off some of the dirt with a dry cloth but not wet.
No it never stops.

This dirt cant go off with dry cloth i think not all of it, thanks

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

This dirt cant go off with dry cloth i think not all of it, thanks

They'll hatch fine even if they're a bit dirty.