Gathering and Storing Eggs before Incubation

[ashbug9]

I am a newbie to hatching chicks. I only have one hen, so it will take a few days before I have to amount of eggs I want. Where and how do I keep my eggs before I put them in the incubator? I'm hatching silkies for round one, and then ducks for round two. I know it can be a little different for the waterfowl, but if you know anything about either type it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

You can safely keep eggs at room temp for about ten days. After that you seriously reduce your hatch rate. I keep mine in a small frig. with the thermostat set at 50 degrees and have keep them as long as a month and had a 100% hatch. Have a great hatch and

 

[DebbieF]

You do have a rooster to go along with the hen, right?

 

[CCourson05]

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Good question.

 

[ashbug9]

Haha! That is a good question. Yes I do have a rooster, 3 actually.