45 day, 10 bad eggs that didn't hatch

[AmyLynn2374]

Thanks Amy. Do you know how long an egg can sit in the nest box before I have to move it under the broody hen? Should I wear latex gloves? I'm trying to figure out why all the eggs have flopped so far.

I collect my eggs daily. If you are going to collect eggs over a period of days, the best thing to do is collect them daily and store them in an egg carton in a cool place (between 55-65F) until you have how many you want and then set them under the broody when you are ready. Most people won't collect or more than a week. The recommended is 10 days or less. Washing hands prior to handling eggs for incubation is advised.