Farm eggs that have been in the fridge

[BlueBirdChick]

My friend Stephanie gave me some eggs from her hens. And I know that they have a rooster. The eggs have been in my fridge for a week now. Would if be okay to see if they hatch ???? or should i just not try and if I do should i let them get room temp or put them inside the incubator???

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

Just putting the in the fridge probably cut there fertility by about 20% but most should still hatch healthy. As a rule any eggs that will go in to the incubator before they are 14 days old should be stored on the counter at room temp. Any eggs that will go in to the incubator after they are 14 days old should go strait in the fridge.

Fridge eggs need to sit out an warm up slow before going in to the incubator to cut down on sweating.