setting eggs

[moncktj]

how long will my eggs last in between being laid and when i set them

 

[sourland]

Most people recommend a maximum of two weeks, but I have held eggs 21+ days with excellent results. Why that long you ask? I originally had one of the old Sears round metal incubators. I'd hatch a 'bator full, disinfect, and start again with whatever eggs I had collected while the first lot incubated.

 

[flockgirl]

Wow I never would have guessed you could keep them that long and have them survive! I tell ya I learn something new here everyday

 

[sourland]

Eggs were stored in an earthen cellar, approximate temperature of 65 degrees, humidity of 50% or better and were turned daily while waiting for incubation. Also, very importantly they were not 'shipped' eggs. That's another whole story.

 

[flockgirl]

Oh so there is some care involved while storing...hmmm pretty interesting