How long can you keep eggs before putting them in incubator?

[wooklet]

This question has probably been asked before, and if so I apologise! But I was wondering how long one can keep eggs before they go into the incubator? I have heard up to 2 weeks, anyone able to help,please? We found a heap of eggs, which I know are at least 12 days old,and we are wondering if we can put them in the ' bator.

 

[ChickenCop]

Personally I dont go any longer than 10 days and while Im holding them those 10 days Im turning those eggs so they dont settle. I guess it wouldnt hurt to try to incubate them but your % rate goes down the longer you wait for the day of laying.
Good Luck!

 

[BeccaB00]

6-7 days. But i have heard some people say over 14 days. So yes, I say put them in the bator

good luck.

-Becca