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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Luce747 on April 10, 2011, 02:25:31 pm

Title: Boiling Infertile Eggs For Chicks
Post by: Luce747 on April 10, 2011, 02:25:31 pm

Does anyone know if it is safe to boil up infertile eggs that have been in the incubator to crush up for chick food?

Seems a shame to throw the clear eggs away if they can be used.

thx

Title: Re: Boiling Infertile Eggs For Chicks
Post by: cluckingnuts on April 10, 2011, 04:38:30 pm

Any bacteria that may be in the eggs would have proliferated in the incubator. Boiling doesn't always kill nasties off.

Title: Re: Boiling Infertile Eggs For Chicks
Post by: northfifeduckling on April 10, 2011, 10:10:48 pm

All I can say is that it doesn't feel right, I would not do it. They've been a few weeks warmer than room temperature, no.... :&>

Title: Re: Boiling Infertile Eggs For Chicks
Post by: Luce747 on April 11, 2011, 04:47:07 pm

I was thinking along the same lines. Never mind.