Egg transport

[Niecei07]

My father is going to bring me some fertilized from WV to MD it’s about a 6 hour drive what is the best way to transport these eggs and keep them warm

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. The best place to ask is this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/incubating-hatching-eggs.5/

 

[drumstick diva]

I would imagine the car heater would keep them warm enough, you aren't incubating them yet.

 

[007Sean]

@drumstick diva brings up a good point! If they are not already being incubated, then packed in foam, at temp in vehicle will suffice. Eggs, if fertilized, will start developing at temps around 68°F. So you don't want them to start incubating till their in an incubator or under a broody.

 

[Joeschooks]

@drumstick diva brings up a good point! If they are not already being incubated, then packed in foam, at temp in vehicle will suffice. Eggs, if fertilized, will start developing at temps around 68°F. So you don't want them to start incubating till their in an incubator or under a broody.

X2. If I’m collecting hatching eggs and transporting them in the car I just put them in ordinary egg boxes. IMO no need for polystyrene boxes as you’ll be a lot more careful with them than the postman would. I had eggs arriving in the post during a really cold snowy spell. I was a bit concerned about them being being in the freezing post Office depot but d’ya know what? I got 100% hatch on those eggs

 

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[007Sean]

X2. If I’m collecting hatching eggs and transporting them in the car I just put them in ordinary egg boxes. IMO no need for polystyrene boxes as you’ll be a lot more careful with them than the postman would. I had eggs arriving in the post during a really cold snowy spell. I was a bit concerned about them being being in the freezing post Office depot but d’ya know what? I got 100% hatch on those eggs

That's fantastic! Especially with shipped eggs!

 

[Joeschooks]

That's fantastic! Especially with shipped eggs!

Yeah, I was shocked! I was only expecting 14 or 16 at most. The trouble is I've 22 chicks hatching and no idea what to do with them all! Think I'll have to get advertising

 

[FrankieDoodle]

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[N F C]

What breed of chickens are you going to hatch? I hope it all goes well and you enjoy the process!