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how long to hold eggs

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by dadsgirl, Jun 30, 2008.

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  1. Jun 30, 2008 #1
    dadsgirl

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    i am trying to get enough eggs to hatch at one time, how many days can you wait before incubating chick eggs without causing damage or no hatching.
     
  3. Jun 30, 2008 #2
    Mrs MIA

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    It varies, but I think the general rule is about 7 days under the right conditions (cool ~ 45-55°F and out of the sun, in a carton pointed end down). After 7 days hatchability starts to decline, though some people have said they've had egg that were 14 days old hatch just fine.
    Generally, the sooner the better... [​IMG]
     

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