Smelly egg...

[BirdGirl2004]

Hey guys, this morning when I opened my incubator I smelled a horrendous smell that I don't think anybody should have to endure...
I smelled each egg, when I came upon the biggest egg in the incubator, I gave it a sniff and YUCK! That was definitely the one that smelled! Should I get rid of it? Should I keep it?? Thanks!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Oh yes get rid of it ... Wrap it in newspaper than a plastic bag tied tight. If it explodes, you're going to have a huge mess and you don't want it doing so in the incubator (bacteria).

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Oh yes get rid of it ... Wrap it in newspaper than a plastic bag tied tight. If it explodes, you're going to have a huge mess and you don't want it doing so in the incubator (bacteria).

Ok thanks!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Just curious, was it sweaty?

 

[Floppy Pheasant]

I get rid of any smelly egg in my bator,I sniff every egg when candling,since it's difficult to candle very dark eggs,my nose knows,I just get rid of it.. I've unfortunately experienced the "eggsplosion " in my old incubator... it was beyond nasty.. If I see any oozing,cracks... I just err on the side of caution,I get rid of the eggs,I also candle first at 10 days... bators fluctuate ,I leave the embryo alone for 10 days "to acclimate"I candle again at day 14.. and 18... hope you have a great hatch!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Oh yes get rid of it ... Wrap it in newspaper than a plastic bag tied tight. If it explodes, you're going to have a huge mess and you don't want it doing so in the incubator (bacteria).

You also don't want it to explode in the house.

 

[ChickNanny13]

@BirdGirl2004 What day of incubation are you on?