All or Nothing, Shipped Egg Journey

[gimmie birdies]

My avatar is a frizzle and I have 2 eggs in incubator (she is not much of a layer) they are on day 2.

 

[tripleee]

I got a pictures of the EE and OE eggs tonight! A little lighter colored than I hoped for but that’s ok.

 

[tripleee]

The stress is already beginning! I have tracking numbers on all three shipments. But one says they will be here on the 15th (Friday) and one says the 15th on USPS site but the txt updates says the 12th while the third hasn't been picked up yet. I really hope they get here before friday for freshness sake but I guess setting them the 16th should be ok, they would be at least 7 days old then.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Don’t forget to let the eggs rest for 24-48 hours after they arrive. Postage can knock the air cells around a lot so letting them sit will help them settle and be less scrambled.

I sat my 7 for 48 hours and got 5/7 to hatch with all 7 developing, so I really do think it helps.

Best of luck with the hatch I have my fingers crossed for you!

I think that's a MYTH! I wouldn't risk letting them wait a day longer or 2 longer as the shipped eggs are already old as it is, especially if you don't even know how fresh the eggs are before they are packed up and sent out! Not worth the wait. Just my opinion. I mean, think about it, you can set the eggs in immediately and after a day or 2 they will settle down anyway..... it's not like they are forming into a fetus in a day or 2 while incubating!!

 

[GayChicken]

I think that's a MYTH! I wouldn't risk letting them wait a day longer or 2 longer as the shipped eggs are already old as it is, especially if you don't even know how fresh the eggs are before they are packed up and sent out! Not worth the wait. Just my opinion. I mean, think about it, you can set the eggs in immediately and after a day or 2 they will settle down anyway..... it's not like they are forming into a fetus in a day or 2 while incubating!!

When you let them settle the egg needs to sit point down so the air cells can return to normal position. Most incubators have eggs lie on their side, and since eggs need to be turned daily once they start development the air cells will never have time to settle properly. Chicks still develop, they just suffocate when trying to hatch since the air isn’t in the correct spot for them. Every breeder I’ve talked to who ships eggs encourages customers to abide by this rule.

It is up to you though and I don’t think either decision is wrong, if you’re worried about how old the eggs might be the best thing to do might be to candle the eggs once they arrive to check for displaced air cells and if none are displaced set straight away.

Either way I hope it’s a successful hatch! Hopefully you get that frizzle pullet you’re wanting!

 

[tripleee]

This is exciting!! Frizzles are on my chicken wish list. I hope it’s a 100% hatch for you!!

I would probably die if I got a 100% hatch on them. I would loose my flipping mind! I am hoping to get one of each type to hatch lol

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Girlfriend, stop waiting any longer and bake those eggs!! The more time wasted kicking dirt, the less viable the fertile eggs are!

 

[tripleee]

Ok they are in! Only one broken one from todays shipment.

 

[GayChicken]

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Ok they are in! Only one broken one from todays shipment.

I’m glad majority arrived safe!
Now for the wait

 

[SharW75]

I'm very glad we got one too! It's a little white/yellow chick with heavily feathered legs. Probably cochin or cochin cross.