Shipped Eggs

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Yayah

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I'm getting some eggs shipped to me for the first time and they should be arriving shortly. I'm wondering if there's a different protocol with incubating shipped eggs. I've read some people let them rest for awhile. How long? Any help would be appreciated. This is uncharted territory for me. :)
 
Shipped eggs typically have had a rough ride. When they arrive let them sit out to get room temperature for 8 hours or more. You can candle them and see if the air cell has detached. If it is floating around the egg, let them sit for 8 hrs to room temperature, set them in an egg carton with small side down so the egg shell stays at the top where it should be and don't turn for 3 days. Sometimes the air cell will attach. Most eggs with egg cell unattached do not hatch. Good luck!
 
Good luck with your shipped eggs :fl Great advice there from spotsplus. I like to hatch them in cut down egg cartons too I just feel it keeps everything in place. I personally like the method but that's just my choice it's not everyone's cup of T.

There is a nice section on shipped eggs in Hatching eggs 101 https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101
Hope you have a great hatch.
 
Just wanted to update the thread for those who offered advice --
I had 7 eggs that I let rest about 48hours (a little long, but it just happened that way based on my schedule) and then didnt turn for 3 days, and today is hatch day! 3 out so far, 2 more pipped, and 2 that can't be seen very well but were doing okay as of a few days ago. Crazy success in my opinion! Thanks for your advice!
 

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