The Ameraucana Thread: Where everything and anything about the breed can be discussed (APA, Non-Stan

[19home]

i loooooooooooooovvve ameraucanas. ive got 2 EE. but I cant send them because it gets 40 or less here in skagit county

 

[rbaker0345]

Somebody once told me to collect my hatching eggs in the refrigerator because they will remain viable for a longer period of time. Jerry just mentioned his eggs getting chilled. I can adjust the temperature on my refrigerator, is there an optimal temp for keeping eggs viable for a long period of time?

 

[jerryse]

Somebody once told me to collect my hatching eggs in the refrigerator because they will remain viable for a longer period of time. Jerry just mentioned his eggs getting chilled. I can adjust the temperature on my refrigerator, is there an optimal temp for keeping eggs viable for a long period of time?

50-55 degrees is recommended. I have heard of lower temps but never tried. Myself I believe anything below 40 degrees is probably harmful. Maybe someone has first hand experience with lower temps.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

50-55 degrees is recommended. I have heard of lower temps but never tried. Myself I believe anything below 40 degrees is probably harmful. Maybe someone has first hand experience with lower temps.

way too cold in the fridge in my opinion. I know some people hatch trader joe eggs but for me 50-60 best though mine hatch fine in the summer too and I know it gets hotter than that in my house lol

 

[Nickeechickee]

You can hatch Trader Joes eggs? Now I want to try, I have a hen that wants to be broody right now...

 

[Hangtown Farms]

You can hatch Trader Joes eggs? Now I want to try, I have a hen that wants to be broody right now...

some people hatch a few with them. i think there is a thread on it

 

[draye]

You can hatch Trader Joes eggs? Now I want to try, I have a hen that wants to be broody right now...

some people hatch a few with them. i think there is a thread on it

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...cery-store-egg-hatching-club-are-you-a-member

 

[Nickeechickee]

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Thanks. Off to go look into it now. There is a Trader Joes near me!

 

[draye]

The closest place like this to me is a Whole Foods. Last time I looked they didn't have any fertile eggs available. I need to check again.

 

[FLF]

Great thread! I'm on page 43 trying to cstch up.

I have a small vent, however... looking at this pullets' face, I can't believe I don't have a ny eggs from her yet!!