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If you’re planning on hatching some chicks, you may be worried if your eggs are looking a little dirty. The good news is that you really shouldn’t need to clean your eggs in the vast majority of cases. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t other things you need to do to get your eggs ready for incubation, though. If you want to ensure your feathered friends hatch healthy and strong, you must store the eggs for 3-10 days in a stable environment before you incubate them.
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- The incubation temperature for eggs varies a little from species to species. In general, most eggs should be kept at 99–101 °F (37–38 °C) with 56-62% humidity.[9]Thanks
- If you’re purchasing eggs to hatch them, only buy eggs from a hatchery that’s certified by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) to ensure that the eggs are healthy.Thanks
References
- ↑ http://extension.msstate.edu/content/washing-hatching-eggs
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
- ↑ https://web.extension.illinois.edu/eggs/res26-candling.html
- ↑ https://alec.unl.edu/documents/cde/2017/livestock-management/incubating-and-hatching-eggs-2017.pdf
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It’s usually not necessary to clean eggs that you plan to hatch. However, if your eggs are extremely dirty, you can wipe them very gently with a damp cloth to remove surface dirt and grime. Dip the cloth in water that’s slightly warmer than the outside of the egg, rather than cold, hot, or room temperature. Use as little pressure as possible so you don’t damage the egg. When you’re done, gently pat the shell dry with a clean, dry cloth. Scroll down to learn how to store your eggs before incubating them!
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