G79-466 Egg Cleaning Procedures for the Household Flock

Authors

Daniel E. Bigbee, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Glenn W. Froning, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1979

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1979, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide contains steps for producing clean, sanitary eggs. Household poultry flocks may produce a high percentage of dirty eggs. Many of these eggs are soiled because they are laid in dirty nests or are being laid on the floor. Dirty eggs can be a health hazard if they are not properly cleaned and sanitized. The best control method is to prevent soiling of the eggs. We can't stop the production of floor eggs, but we can keep them to a minimum if we start training the flock early.