Before I decided to try an experiment I had no intention on hatching those eggs. That's why they where in the fridge. Normally I keep eggs intended for hatching in an air conditioned room. A cooler that is warmer than a fridge would be a good idea. The eggs wouldn't get as cold.I am novice but had good success this year with goose and chicken eggs. I think the refrigerator may be too cold but I have a wine cooler that seems to be just the right temperature. I put eggs in there in egg cartoons while I collect them for hatch.