Can you hatch refrigerated eggs?

[OkieChickenGal]

Hi,
Can I take fertile eggs out of the refrigerator and hatch them? Or would they not hatch? Thanks in advance!

 

[staceyj]

The short answer is yes.

Do a search on BYC about people in certain states hatching eggs purchased at Trader Joe’s!

 

[OkieChickenGal]

The short answer is yes.

Do a search on BYC about people in certain states hatching eggs purchased at Trader Joe’s!

Okay Thanks!

 

[Robert G]

I had an uncle that would do that, and wouldn't believe it until i saw him take them out of the fridge, date them, and put them under a broody hen. Sure enough they would hatch.

 

[Kiki]

Yes you can, but you will have a better chance trying to hatch eggs that have not been refrigerated.

 

[Robert G]

I was given 12 hatching eggs but was told they were 10 days old and just been in an egg carton unturned. Would they have a chance if I incubate them?

 

[Kiki]

I was given 12 hatching eggs but was told they were 10 days old and just been in an egg carton unturned. Would they have a chance if I incubate them?

There is not a for sure answer.

Try it and see what happens.

 

[Robert G]

Im going to have to get my uncle's incubator and give it a shot. Thanks!

 

[Kiki]

Awesome.
Get it tomorrow!

Let me know what happens/how many hatch!

 

[Robert G]

I will.