New to hatching my own duck eggs.

[JandFeBrat]

So I am using my father in laws incubator. A Farm Innovators Model 2100. Reading the instructions, says to disinfect eggs with egg disinfectant. I've never heard of that. What do people use?

 

[silkiecuddles]

I just brushed off the loose dirt off my duck eggs.

 

[drumstick diva]

Eggs have a natural "bloom" covering that protects from bacteria. If you wash it off you will compromise it. If the eggs have dried poo or dirt on them - just try to wipe with a dry piece of towel paper.

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

Maybe the bator is an older model and the instructions outdated? I don't think most people disinfect their eggs (at least not that I've read on here).

Good luck with your hatch!

 

[JandFeBrat]

Thank you all. I'll just wipe them off good. Hoping to set my first batch on Sat. I'm very excited.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with the hatch! X4, most people don't disinfect the eggs, you can buy disinfectant from most of the incubator companies, ie http://www.brinsea.com/p-411-100-ml-incubation-disinfectant-concentrate.aspx

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!

 

[caesargirl]

How does your incubator do? I just ordered the 2200.... Curious as to your results???

 

[JandFeBrat]

I incubated 6 eggs. 5 didn't make it past 1st week. 1 made it to week 3 but I ended up in the hospital and I lost it. I am in a trailer and room temp is very inconsistent. I think that played a major role as to why only 1 was doing well. I'm gonna get a better incubator that isn't as sensitive to room temperature and can self regulate much better. I also bought 2 thermometers/ hydrometer combos. I found that the incubator thermometer is running about 4 degrees high and the hydrometer is off about 15.