Need temps and when to put eggs in bator

[ChickenladyinMN]

I have a very old styrofoam incubator and I have misplaced the instructions. So I am not sure where the temp needs to be for chicken eggs and when do I want to start putting them in the incubator, because right now I only have one egg.

 

[miss_thenorth]

First, collect all the eggs until you have enough to incubate. When you store them while collecting, store them in egg cartons, large end up. Keep them in a coolish area, but NOT a fridge--about 60 F is good. Best procedure is to put the egg carton on a 45 degree angle, and rotate twice a day until you start incubating. When you have enough eggs, turn on the incubator and let it warm up for a few hours to 99.5F. Keep it going so the temp is constant. Then add eggs.

 

[ChickenladyinMN]

Thank you so much that helps alot

 

[MagsC]

Dont forget humidity. Its your call on that, there are many opinions from dry hatching to 55 percent. I usually keep mine at 45 to 55. Tried dry hatching and it didnt work very well for me.
Good luck!