How Long Can An Egg Be In The Refrigerator and Still Hatch???

[CraziChic]

Well, the title was my question. I was wondering if I can still incubate some eggs I have. They have been in the fridge for quite a long time now... Thanks for answering!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Refrigeration isn't optimal storage so I'd say after 10 days viability will drop dramatically. I haven't had refrigerated eggs hatch but I know they do, so mine may not have hatched for another reason. (anecdotal) I bought some fertile eggs from Whole Foods Market that were packaged 2 weeks earlier and none developed.

 

[CraziChic]

oh well...

i'd still like to see what other people say, though!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

There is a thread on here which is basically a club that hatches Trader Joe's eggs. They've been refrigerated a while.

ETA

I wouldn't expect an egg held for 3 weeks under optimal conditions to hatch.

 

[CraziChic]

Thanks... I'll look into that.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Here's the thread. It may give you the info you're looking for.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...cery-store-egg-hatching-club-are-you-a-member