Washing Eggs Before Incubating

[countryboy1]

I was just wondering what your preference was on washing eggs I've heard both ways. What do ya'll think

 

[Ewe Mama2]

I vote unwashed. I've never washed any of my chicken or duck eggs and have had great hatch rates.

If you have some seriously filthy eggs, you might want to try using some fine grain sandpaper to clean them up a bit.

 

[mrandmrschicken]

Normally, there is no need for washing but I recently received a batch of very nasty dirty eggs that had to be washed with tepid water and soap. They were really poopy and smelly. Use your own judgement, just watch the water temp.

 

[Junkmanme]

merely considering the fact that a broody hen doesn't wash eggs........I wouldn't either.