Egg Sanitation Procedures
Sanitize eggs before cooling to 60-68° F. overnight and before transferring to the hatchery. Sanitation options include:
Fumigation with formaldehyde gas. Mix 60 gms of potassium permanganate with 120 cc 37 percent formaldehyde solution for each 100 cubic feet of space; circulate for 20 minutes with fans. It is important to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment during fumigation and follow understand all safety requirements included on the Material Safety data sheets.