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How long can I keep eggs before I incubate them ?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Henny Penny Mom, Nov 10, 2010.

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  1. Nov 10, 2010 #1
    Henny Penny Mom

    Henny Penny Mom Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi chicken friends...

    How long can I keep eggs before I incubate them ? And how do I store them to increase fertility until I do ?

    I just got a lovely assortment of fertile eggs.... but i dont want to incubate them now, I'd like to wait a few months. I know the fertility rate goes down and all.. but I was hoping I could store them and hatch when weather here is a little nicer [​IMG]

    or has anyone had any success hatching eggs in winter months then moving them out to barn under heat light ?

    thanks for your thoughts...

    Henny Penny Mom
     
  3. Nov 10, 2010 #2
    Braclin

    Braclin KY Chicken Farmer

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    Recommended not to store past 7days. The longer you store them the less viable the eggs will be. You can store them in a cool place like a closet or under the bed while turning them daily.
     

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