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[michael0641]

When a hen lays an egg, how long can it be at room temperature before incubating?? I bought some chicks this weekend and the guy said he gathers his and puts them in baskets and incubates within 14 days...

 

[Poison Ivy]

That about right anything after 14 days the hatch rate goes down. I've held eggs back for 2 weeks waiting on other eggs I had ordered to arrive. That way I could set them at one time.

Added: I tilt the carton daily that the eggs sit in to keep the yolk from sticking to the shell.

 

[michael0641]

That is neat.....I've always thought straight from the chicken to the bator....Now I can hold some back...They need to be at room temp, right?

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Yes, keep them at room temp.