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Barnyard Buddies:  Smashed Mail Order Eggs WWFGD?  |
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PocketFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Sarah
Utica
New York
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 Posted - May 21 2008 : 12:30:07 PM
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I got some Maran eggs in the mail today. I ordered them through eBay, and they took a while to arrive. Although there were plenty of extras, about four were smashed, and b/c she wrapped them individually in bubble wrap and packed them in shredded paper, the yolk went EVERYWHERE.
I've got eight eggs that don't appear to have gotten any yolk on them. I've got six that I'm about to wash. I've also got a dozen local Ameraucanas in the incubator since last night, b/c I couldn't wait any longer for these Maran eggs. WWFGD? Do I:
Put just the eight in
Put the six yucky ones in as well, after washing and letting them dry
Don't put any in!!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 21 2008 : 1:01:00 PM
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I would put them all in because I would want to give the little chicks every chance possible- but that's just me and no real basis for my decision. Can you candle them to see if they are still viable?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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PocketFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Sarah
Utica
New York
119 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2008 : 04:42:35 AM
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Yes, totally What Would FarmGirls Do?
I did go ahead and put them all in.
Hopefully this hatch will be better than the last one. I'm not sure what Hova-Bator is thinking, but the reservoir I'm supposed to keep filled for most of the hatch doesn't make it anywhere near as humid as the extension office webpages I'm reading say it should be. I got a thermometer/hygrometer combo from the pet store, so at least I can tell! |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - May 23 2008 : 07:39:19 AM
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| I would not wash the eggs though. I seem to remember the hen gracing each egg with a coating that slows dessication. If you wash them you make them more porous, and it's actually easier for bacteria to get in and out. For eggs going into a refrigerator it wouldn't be that much of a concern; but for eggs going in an incubator, it's an issue to think about. |
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