Newbie washing and storing eggs for incubation

[jandk]

hello allt
Could you tell me if you wash your eggs before incubation? How and what temp do you store them before putting incubator? How long can you store them before incubating

Thanks a bunnch

 

[shortcake1806]

Hello and Welcome!

I never wash eggs before incubation. It removes the bloom and allows bacteria to pass through the shell more easily. Generally I keep mine on the counter in cartons til ready to go in the bator. Eggs are best if incubated within 10 days however they will still hatch with lesser success beyond that.

 

[swtangel321]

You do NOT wash them !!!! And I belive it's between 50-65 ish !!! I put them in a dresser in my bed room the AC is on most of the time, it stays between 55-70 and everything seem ok with them !!!!


Welcome to BYC !!!!