Eggs shipped in June

[Yard full o' rocks]

I have eggs coming the first week of June. 2 dozen different Rock types. I have gotten a little gunshy of my potential success since the hatcheries, etc stop shipping eggs late May or June (I'm told because of the heat). Does anyone have experience with eggs and/or hatches from SHIPPED eggs this late in the year??

Thanks

 

[adrian]

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I'd figure, in hot weather, if they were shipped quickly enough, development may start but very slowly. It could slow development a little, but as long as it's not too long a wait, I don't think it would be a problem... I just wouldn't store the eggs before putting them in the incubator. But I'm no expert. Hopefully someone with more experience comes along.

 

[KellyHM]

So far I haven't had any problems. I have 4 batches arriving tomorrow and the next day and I'm even further south.

As long as they don't get stuck in the mail you should be fine.

 

[kelseygirl707]

Oh man, I didn't think of that! I have 2 dozen eggs coming in the next days or so, and its about 95 degrees here, it will be way over 100 degrees in the back of a mail truck. Oh, I hope they aren't on the truck too long!

 

[becky3086]

It is not like they will cook; they may just start developing a little. I wouldn't think, it would be a problem, maybe the chicks will hatch a day early if anything.

 

[kelseygirl707]

But with shipped eggs you are supposed to let them sit for a day at room temp before adding them to the bator, if they have already started to develope, won't letting them sit kill the embryo.

 

[insiderart]

You know what, think you can get them shipped FedEx? One person from whom I purchased eggs shipped them FE. I'm here to tell you, those eggs were Johnny on the Spot. Arrived fast, fertility was great. She says she will only ship FE now, plus with FE you can insure for not only the shpping cost but the egg cost. If they scramble them you can file a claim.

Most of my eggs come USPS, but by far the FE delivery was the quickest and was only a couple dollars more expensive.

 

[adrian]

I've had experiences with Fed-Ex, although not with hatching eggs. Again, delivery was much faster and also, things seemed to arrive in better shape. I'd definitely trust them with eggs beyond anyone else.

Just wanted to add that if you're in a climate that gets to 105+... Probably not a wise idea. They'd cook.