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Refridgerated eggs ??????

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by yodercountrygirl, Sep 17, 2009.

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  1. Sep 17, 2009 #1
    yodercountrygirl

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    Can I put refridgerated eggs under my broody??? They are my eggs that I have been getting everyday. I just got the reluctant OK from my hubby to hatch !!!! [​IMG] My broody is sitting in the box with no eggs [​IMG] I finally gave into her!!!

    Oh do I need to seperate her from the rest of the flock?? She is sitting in the nest that the others lay in??
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2009 #2
    Squirtchy2009

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    Of course GO for it [​IMG], as long as you know they are fertial theres no reason why not !
     
  6. Sep 17, 2009 #3
    Ridgerunner

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    All the experts say no, yet some people have hatched from refrigerated eggs. If you have another source of fertile eggs, either a friend or more hens laying, you would be better off that way, even if you need to wait a few days to get enough to start under her. That is my recommendation. If you do not have another source of fertile eggs, you can try it. I would expect a poor hatch rate, but I would not be surprised if you got a few chicks.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2009 #4
    yodercountrygirl

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    ok thanks, I put 4 eggs under her today. I really wanted to do the banties but her eggs are more than 3 days old. I try and put some more under tomorrow.
     
  10. Sep 17, 2009 #5
    KatyTheChickenLady

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    go for it!!!! it might not be the best hatch rates bu there have been people on here hatching refrigerated fertile eggs from the grocery store!
     
  12. Sep 17, 2009 #6
    Highland Moongazer

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    You'll probably get a better hatch rate than if you'd shipped them, depending on their age.
     

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