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Letting eggs sit after being shipped?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by jbowyer01, Jan 23, 2011.

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  1. Jan 23, 2011 #1
    jbowyer01

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    Help!!!! Its been a while since I did a hatch and I have forgotten how long I need to let the eggs sit after the have been shipped to me (before I actually set them in the incubator after picking them at the post office). I seem to recall it only being a couple of hours but I can not locate the information anywhere. I've searched through the BYC learning center for the answer but cant find anything.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2011 #2
    jm93030

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    is good to wait at least 24 hours
     
  5. Jan 23, 2011 #3
    midget_farms

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    I figured mine would sit in the incubator. They went right in after they came up to temp.

    Most are doing just fine.
     
  7. Jan 23, 2011 #4
    jbowyer01

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    Thanks I appreciate it.
     
  9. Jan 23, 2011 #5
    Poulets De Cajun

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    I always wait at least a day.... I also candle them before they go in to make sure the air sacks haven't been detached.
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2011
  11. Jan 23, 2011 #6
    chikincrazee

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    HI....I tried the method where you put them in the bator once you get them but dont turn them until after 24hours...this way it gives them a chance to settle and it worked prettty good on my last shipment of silkie eggs....actually got babies...used a brinsea octagon eco 20 for that hatch
     

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