getting new incubator! Question?

[theron]

we are getting an incubator and automatic egg turner today. Before we put eggs in, do we have to rest shipped eggs before putting eggs in? thanks

 

[jerseygirl1]

Yes, I'm new to this, but I think you wait at least 10-12 hours

 

[Deanner03]

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This, and make sure they have the point down, or are in a side-lying position. If you're using a turner, put them in the small end down position.

 

[scbatz33]

When I get shipped eggs, I do this.......
Unwrap them and set them narrow end down in an egg carton. Put them out of the way to "rest". The following morning after arrival I set the eggs in the incubator. I have a turner so I just keep them as they were in the carton. I try to set them as close to 7 am as possible. This helps me to keep track of "days" and I have a better idea of hatch time since they are all set the same way.

"resting" the eggs allows the air sac, if it came loose, to settle in one place. Since I started using the turner, my hatches have been way better for two reasons, 1. the humidity and temp stay more consistant and 2. I don't have to remember wich way I turned them last!