Washing Eggs?

[chick chicks]

Is it actually harmful to wash the eggs? I've heard that when incubating you do not wash the eggs because that can introduce the chick to bacteria due to removing a protective film/layer. But does this apply to eggs your saving to eat? I thought that because you put them in the fridge it would kill the bacteria. So is it a bad idea for me to be washing the eggs before putting them in the fridge?

 

[8GeeseALaying]

Washing eggs for the fridge wont hurt anything i whipe mine clean.. But for incubator i just take off the large stuff if there is any, and dont scrub.

 

[chick chicks]

Ok thanks

 

[ChickensRDinos]

Dry wash if possible. Water ruins the bloom. If you have to rinse always use water slightly warmer than the egg.

http://www.greendivamom.com/2009/10/20/how-to-clean-fresh-chicken-eggs/

 

[chick chicks]

Thanks that link was a big help