HOW LONG

[Tripp]

I was wondering how long eggs are good for incubating after you collect them?


Tripp

 

[dixiechick]

eggs are considered "fresh" for human consumption up to 30 days in the fridge.

 

[tim_TX]

Keep in mind that if you wash the egg you are removing the protective bloom that the hen has provided. Eggs contain 10's of thousand of pores. So unless you reseal the egg, any that you wash and then store will have a reduced shelf life.

 

[Tripp]

I edited my post sorry I wasn't more clear....

Tripp

 

[dixiechick]

oldtimegator pops her's in the fridge up to 14 days, then straight to the 'bator--she has phenomenal hatches...

 

[Tripp]

wow that is cool I got a couple off my silkies in the fridge now I think I will try they are way less than 14 days old so I will be keeping my fingers crossed!

Thanks For that bit of information!!!!

Tripp

 

[dixiechick]

Keep us posted. I am collecting in the fridge for the first time too (just found this tid bit of info out on Monday)....race ya to hatching day!!

 

[what was i thinking]

i hatch out of the fridge with no problems. sometimes over a week.

 

[redneckgirl]

hey, so what if you clean the eggs with a damp cloth, instead of running water over them? will that still reduce shelf life?

 

[Tripp]

Great thanks for the info and you are on so far I am only getting 1 everyother day so my first hatch will be real small but I have no problems raceing to hatch day and posting some pics for all to enjoy!!!


Tripp