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[Chaos18]

So I am setting my first hatch this Saturday and I asked a friend to bring me a few of her eggs since she has different breeds... which she did but they are all dirty one is awful and one has what appears to be a crack but not really maybe just the shell. My questions are a) Should I even bother trying to hatch the one that has the slight crack or whatever it is and b) what should I do with the ones that are dirty.. I've seen to wash and let sit and I've seen to not bother cleaning just set. Any help would be greatly appreciated- I'm a newbie to hatching

If it is indeed a crack. Don't set it. As far as the dirty eggs go if there are chunks of mud stuck to them get those off but if not a little dirt never hurt anybody.

 

[Chaos18]

So I am setting my first hatch this Saturday and I asked a friend to bring me a few of her eggs since she has different breeds... which she did but they are all dirty one is awful and one has what appears to be a crack but not really maybe just the shell. My questions are a) Should I even bother trying to hatch the one that has the slight crack or whatever it is and b) what should I do with the ones that are dirty.. I've seen to wash and let sit and I've seen to not bother cleaning just set. Any help would be greatly appreciated- I'm a newbie to hatching

Post a pic of the dirty ones if you can

 

[kwhites634]

So I am setting my first hatch this Saturday and I asked a friend to bring me a few of her eggs since she has different breeds... which she did but they are all dirty one is awful and one has what appears to be a crack but not really maybe just the shell. My questions are a) Should I even bother trying to hatch the one that has the slight crack or whatever it is and b) what should I do with the ones that are dirty.. I've seen to wash and let sit and I've seen to not bother cleaning just set. Any help would be greatly appreciated- I'm a newbie to hatching

If you read back about an hour (don't have the post#) you'll find where Sally is facing this very issue. She posted a paper on the subject. Washing may also be addressed at the front of this thread as well; not sure ATM

 

[dreamercatcher63]

I was wondering if I made a mistake getting a brinsea eco octagon or not and do they have good instructions with them an been having a terrible time with the lg 9300 still air tried last year and ughs nothing was so disappointed so was trying some eggs in it again don't know what doing wrong

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: You have great points!!! That is one I never ask! and I should! PLEASE never refrain from posting! EVER we have all helped each other out, even some of the things we know that we believe others should already understand, they may not or miss another point in the conversation! Thats why group conversation works best! EVERYONE helps each other here, and every time I see people helping each other I smile! Everytime!

So I am setting my first hatch this Saturday and I asked a friend to bring me a few of her eggs since she has different breeds... which she did but they are all dirty one is awful and one has what appears to be a crack but not really maybe just the shell. My questions are a) Should I even bother trying to hatch the one that has the slight crack or whatever it is and b) what should I do with the ones that are dirty.. I've seen to wash and let sit and I've seen to not bother cleaning just set. Any help would be greatly appreciated- I'm a newbie to hatching

Welcome @Chicknlvn

settle the eggs after they get to room temp, it depends on how dirty they are. I have had some of my best hatches and dirty eggs. Not total messes but dirty yes! But I will give you the info so you can make your choice on your own.....

throw the cracked one out.......

I forgot to pull this and it started life and then died because I was forgetful







Washing, Cuticle, Sweating eggs:

• ALL ABOUT WASHING EGGS! post #10836
• The Cuticle removal in hatching eggs post #25379
• The Cuticle removal for those big eggs and Duck eggs? post #25379
• The importance of preventing ‘sweating’ eggs Click HERE

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubating-w-friends-helpful-notes-links-informational-post-links

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I was wondering if I made a mistake getting a brinsea eco octagon or not and do they have good instructions with them an been having a terrible time with the lg 9300 still air tried last year and ughs nothing was so disappointed so was trying some eggs in it again don't know what doing wrong

are you saying you are using the new brinsea and had issues or you ordered it? click here Octagon 20 Eco Incubator - Brinsea

Brinsea Octagon Incubator Tips click here http://www.ebay.com/gds/Brinsea-Octagon-Incubator-Tips-/10000000010777094/g.html

and you know if temps were stable? what variation was there?

you have calibrated thermo/hygros?

you use humidity as a too not a set number to get the perfect weight loss in the egg?

eggs must be fresh and stored correctly,,,,,

 

[kwhites634]

I was wondering if I made a mistake getting a brinsea eco octagon or not and do they have good instructions with them an been having a terrible time with the lg 9300 still air tried last year and ughs nothing was so disappointed so was trying some eggs in it again don't know what doing wrong

Some people swear by the 9300; most swear at them.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

@Sally Sunshine down the 48 after candeling.
BTW its the fifth of March

what's the fifth of March ?

 

[chicken hawk 33]

IM,SORRY MS,SALLY SUNSHINE

 

[Sally Sunshine]

bday