Soak trays for 10 minutes in the solution. Turn on the machines again and set the temperature at 97.5 degrees. Sterilize trays monthly throughout the season. If a problem develops in hatching disinfect all equipment again. Problems can be kept to a minimum by removing all infected eggs at the first whiff of trouble.
Infected eggs can leak or explode and ruin an entire incubator's worth of eggs.
Wear rubber gloves when working with rotten eggs to prevent cross-infection. Be very gentle with the egg so the inner membranes do not break. Keep all movements smooth, not jerky. Cleaning the eggs . Gently knock off any mud or debris with a knife.