how long can you leave egg in nest?

[delfargo]

we are going out of town for a few days and i was wondering how long you can leave eggs in the nest? i gather eggs daily, (sometimes twice, depending on if there are any to gather - my girls are just starting to lay, so i'm only getting 3 or 4 a day) but was wondering if it would be o.k. to skip a day or if i should have a nieghbor gather them while we are gone. thanx for the info.

 

[ranchhand]

It *should* be okay to leave the eggs for a day. The temps are really the biggest issue, as long as it's not freezing cold or blazing hot they'll be fine.

Going out of town for a few days....I'd have the neighbor feeding and watering and tell them to keep any eggs they find.

 

[7L Farm]

If your neighbor would be so kind to check on your chickens while your away. I would tell him to take the eggs they lay. This will be reassurance that your chickens will be safe. I'd also ask the neighbor to check the water & feed for them as well. Hope you have a good trip & your chicks are safe.

 

[rungirl]

My neighbor loves to watch my chickens when I'm gone. He gets paid in eggs!