DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO

[LALADY1101]

i got my silkie eggs in today.......they are wrapped individually......do i unwrap them and how do i store them? when do i put them in the bator? should i put them in an egg carton? large end up? can i touch them after i wash my hands or do i need a paper towel to touch them???????????? i know alot of questions sorry!!!

 

[countrybum]

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Yes wash your hands first, then unwrap them. Put them in an egg carton point side down and set them over night (about 24 hours) long enough to get them to room temperature. Once they are at room temp place them in the incubator.

Good luck with your hatch.

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[LALADY1101]

thank you!!! 1st timer.......really, really nervous

 

[My Little Sister's Farm]

Definately wait the whole 24 hours. You actually have to let the cells realign. If you incubate 'scrambled' eggs, even if the air sack is stationary, you will end up sometimes with wings and legs in the wrong places or without eyes. It's weird, but the cells actually have to realign if there was heavy movement like USPS can have.

You'll want to check the air cells if you can candle them and see well. If when you turn the egg to the side the air cell moves considerably, like to the top not just a little shift. The egg probably won't hatch.

Good luck, my first hatch I got 18 out of 30 from shipped eggs, anything over 50% is amazing. I'm sure you'll do great!