how long do stored eggs keep?

[mycountrycabin]

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[smith2]

I have had stored eggs keep up to seven days and still hatch. I haven't had any luck with ones older than that. My hatch rate really seems to drop though after about 4-5 days. Hope this helps.

 

[seriousbill]

Most websites say that hatchability declines after a week. But it also depends. I see a difference, like Smith2, after 4 days.

 

[smith2]

On eggs less than 4 days, I have had 100% hatchability on several hatches. On eggs 7 days, I get about 40-50%.

 

[Myst4]

I got a 100% hatch rate on eggs that were stored about 2 weeks....beginners luck I think.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I would say max. 1 week. I have put eggs in the bator that were 3-4 weeks old and 5 out of 10 were fertile.