incubate fertilized egg that is 3 weeks old store at basement

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Hii,
Is it possible to successfully incubate 3 weeks old fertilized chicken egg ?
My friend has 10 eggs of such condition (kept in basement) wants me to try to incubate.

Thanks
Andrew

 

[FuzzyOwlFeet]

I think I read the maximum is 5 days old? Anything older than that and the chances are so low its not worth it.

I mean you can try and just see what happens, but don't be discouraged if they don't hatch. It'll be nothing you did wrong, it was the age of the eggs.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Eggs can hatch up to 3 weeks. Anything older than 7 days begins to lose fertility.

 

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Eggs can hatch up to 3 weeks. Anything older than 7 days begins to lose fertility.

I see. Thanks.

 

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I think I read the maximum is 5 days old? Anything older than that and the chances are so low its not worth it.

I mean you can try and just see what happens, but don't be discouraged if they don't hatch. It'll be nothing you did wrong, it was the age of the eggs.

My friend insist want me to try to incubate them. Will find out. What i don't like is to see the formed embryo died half way or die at hatching.. that's the discouraging sight.

 

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By the way, the orphan chick was with me in garden today.. it sticks to me like a glue. Wherever i go and do in garden, it insist follow and tag along. Scare will step on it.. lol

As i have said, i never raise only a single chick like this time..

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Best of luck with your hatch! I'll be interested in seeing how it progresses.

 

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Best of luck with your hatch! I'll be interested in seeing how it progresses.

I wish i don't .. lol i hate sad sight. By the way, i love geese baby.. used to have 1 that specially close to me. Wherever i go, it tries to follow..lol and white feather is so nice.

 

[FuzzyOwlFeet]

My friend insist want me to try to incubate them. Will find out. What i don't like is to see the formed embryo died half way or die at hatching.. that's the discouraging sight.

I know what you mean, I just incubated 11 eggs and 5 died while trying to hatch. Incubating can be a sad yet rewarding experience sometimes.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I have two tiny goslings that like to take little walks with me, and they frequently run into/around/over my feet. I have to be really careful to avoid stepping on one or accidently bowling one over!

I posted about incubating washed and refrigerated eggs - with good results - some time ago, so I'm all about trying a hatch even if there is a risk it may not turn out as well as hoped.

A concern I'd have about hatching eggs stored for that long, though, is that if they haven't been turned frequently, the yolks may already be sticking to the air cells, which won't be helpful for chicks that may develop. Not trying to be a naysayer, just wanted to put it out there for consideration.