Mail Order Eggs

[PTFarmer]

This is my first time dealing with eggs thru the mail. Is there anything special that needs to be done before putting them in the bator ?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[chickenlisa]

Resting them at room temp for 6-24 hours is what I've heard. Not tipped or turning either-just pointy end down in their cartons to settle the air sac I think.
Good Luck
Lisa

 

[SueNH]

I let mine rest a bit too. I also candle them looking for hairline cracks and broken air cells. I only discard the obvious problems. Then after incubating 5 days I'll check again and see if anything is growing.

I have to admit I find shipped eggs expensive but it does give you the opportunity to get things you can't find locally.

 

[aberfitch]

I agree. I would never get the kind of birds I want looking locally. so I love the Idea of shipping eggs. letting eggs settle is a good. it is usually to let it come to room tempreture (if they are colder than room temp) before putting them in the bator. The reason is cold eggs will get condensation on them and that is not good for the eggs. I let them sit for about 2-3 ours but if the temp ouside is about the same as my room temp during delivery, I try to get them into the preset bator as soon as possible. The longer the wait, the lower the hatch rate.