How long do eggs need to rest before they go into the incubator?

[Hens_And_Chicks]

I got eggs in the mail today from Buckeye Dave - wonderful packaging both inside and out.

How long do eggs need to rest before they can go into the incubator? I unwrapped each of them and placed them large end up in a carton and have them setting on the counter. The incubator is calibrated, heated and ready to go.

 

[willowcol]

I usually wait 10-12 hours.

 

[naturemom]

I was just going to ask about this. How long if they're going under a broody hen. I'll put them under her at night, so should I do it the same day as they arrive or wait until the next evening?

 

[iheartchkns]

I let mine get to room temperature overnight (12 hours?) while my incubator also calibrated. I had read they should be at room temp (around 70 degrees) before going into incubator, especially if they were cold when I received them.

 

[Bettacreek]

Our mail gets here between noon and 3pm (depending on if it's the regular delivery guy or a substitute), and I always put them in by about midnight (hubby works third shift).

 

[pefferlawchicken]

what if you only wait like 5 hours????

 

[Mrs. Turbo]

If the eggs are pretty fresh we wait 24 hours, if not only 6-12.

 

[Bettacreek]

5 hours would probably be fine if they weren't cold or anything, but I'm no expert.

 

[marymac]

What about under a broody? She will turn them anyway, so should they just be room temp?