eggs were not frozen but they were very very cold....can I still incubate them or is it a waste of t

[Shades of Blue]

since I didn't get the eggs gathered until late afternoon today the eggs were very very cold. The were not frozen....but must have been close. Can I still put them in the incubator or is it a waste of time?

 

[gabrielle1976]

you can but you need to give them sevral hours to get up to room temp first

 

[Shades of Blue]

okay, I figured I could but didn't want to waste time with them if it was a no go. I put them in my egg turner and they warmed up to room temp gradually.

thanks......

 

[seminolewind]

Leave them at room temperature for 24 hours. You don't want them to warm up too quickly. Then put them in the bator. In 7 days, candle and see if there's growth. If not, you've only wasted 7 days.

 

[Shades of Blue]

THANKS

 

[flgardengirl]

I have incubated refrigerated eggs with good results. Yes do let them warm up to room temp before putting them in the incubator.

 

[Shades of Blue]

Awesome thanks sharing that

 

[Sally Sunshine]

here is a good read on viability and temps ~oh and BTW... I think your fine!

psss... ignore the title its a good read http://www.brinsea.com/customerservice/poweroff.html

I have those links all saved in my notes in an article... lotsa pics and videos https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101

good luck and let us know how it goes at candle!!