how long to wait on shipped eggs?

[kasey08]

How long do you wait to put shipped eggs in the incubator?

 

[destinydot6]

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well i googled and googled since this is my first time hatching eggs
but i got alot of eggs off of ebay in the mail and
most put on paper to let set for 6 to eight hours at room temp just to settle
and my eggs are doing great i have 2 days till lock down on some of my eggs

 

[kasey08]

Good luck!

 

[key west chick]

When I get some, I just leave them on the counter overnight and put them in first thing in the morning.

 

[kasey08]

How many have you had?

 

[chickee]

I waited 19 hours (the seller recommended at least 14) and had 15 out 16 (one wasn't fertile) shipped eggs hatch and they traveled all the way from Georgia to California!!!

 

[kasey08]

I'm just afraid they will get old. They where laid Monday. So they shouldn't right? These eggs are very important!!!!

 

[chickee]

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They are good up to 7 days old. The wait will greatly improve your chances of a good hatch. Be sure to have them at room temperature before putting them in your incubator

 

[destinydot6]

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well when my eggs was late in mail i text the guy and he said with in the 10 day period and hes right !their growing right on time! with no problem
anyways if you dont want to wait then at least make sure their at room temp

 

[NonnasBabies]

I wait 24 hours to let them settle!!