How do I store eggs until we are ready to hatch them?

[Timber Creek]

Hi There,
Wondering if anyone can tell us how we should store the eggs (now hopefully fertile since we obtained a rooster), until we are ready to put them under one of our several 'broody' hens?
Thanks!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Timber Creek, and

! Great to have you with us. I don't know the answer to your question but the folks in the link below will! Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

the fresher they are the more viable they will be (if the rooster did his job well). I think the eggs can be stored at room temps on a counter for a day or two before setting. It's best not to try cleaning them first( unless terribly filfthy) as it removes the "bloom' that protects the shell.