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shipped eggs...do they need to rest?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by spish, Jun 8, 2011.

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  1. Jun 8, 2011 #1
    spish

    spish De Regenboog Kippetjes

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    just received some eggs in the post (not bad...only spent 12 hours in the postal system, lady sent them last night, they arrived here 7am this morning! not a single dint or squish on the box...they really have been handled with care!)
    anyhow im sure i read somewhere i cant put them in the 'bator straight away...they need to rest? (something to do with the air cell?)
    so.......;
    1) how long do they need to rest for?
    2) do i lie them on their sides to rest or pointy end down?
    3) anything else i need to do with shipped eggs before setting them?



    thanks
     
  3. Jun 8, 2011 #2
    Egghead_Jr

    Egghead_Jr Overrun With Chickens

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    Let them rest pointy side down for 12 to 24 hours. Gives you plenty of time to make sure your incubator temp is spot on.
     
  5. Jun 8, 2011 #3
    Wimberleytexaschick

    Wimberleytexaschick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I let my shipped eggs rest 24 hours, pointy side down in a egg carton. I tilt the carton to one side by putting a book under it every few hours. I have 14 shipped eggs in the bator right now, did this and all showed development at 10 days candling. Good luck!
     

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