How long do eggs stay fresh for hatching purposes

[endrit]

So i've been storing eggs since yesterday,because im anticipating some of my hens will go broody in the coming days,and my question is how many days can i store the eggs before they become unable to produce chicks?(they are in room temp.)

 

[Rose Quartz]

So i've been storing eggs since yesterday,because im anticipating some of my hens will go broody in the coming days,and my question is how many days can i store the eggs before they become unable to produce chicks?(they are in room temp.)

usually it's considered to be about 10 days, give or take.

 

[Clevelcj]

They can be saved for up to 2 weeks, but generally have better hatch rates if not kept beyond 10 days. In order to maintain viability, it is recommended that you "turn" the eggs. I always do this by putting in an egg carton with one end on a thick book, and rotating the carton 180 degrees a couple times a day. This is plenty of shift to maintain the eggs.

FYI, i would consider an incubator if the hens dont go broody. Good luck!

 

[007Sean]

The general conscience is 10 to 14 days, after that the viability is exponentially reduced.