PRO TIPS FOR CLEAN EGGS. Eggs from backyard chickens should be clean when collected 99% of the time. Here are some simple steps to ensure clean eggs. 👉🏻 Provide Effective Nesting Material. I recommend plastic nest pads. Never use straw b/c hens scratch it out of the way, leaving eggs unprotected. 👉🏻 Use Sand for litter in the coop & Run. Droppings dry quickly in sand and it keeps chickens’ feet clean even in wet weather. 👉🏻 Train Chicks Not to Sleep in Nest Boxes. Sleeping chickens poop; e