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urgent question about fertile eggs

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by chick-in-florida, Dec 8, 2011.

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  1. Dec 8, 2011 #1
    chick-in-florida

    chick-in-florida Chillin' With My Peeps

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    i just lost my roo today but i've already refrigerated the 8 eggs his hens laid today. will the eggs the hens lay tomorrow be fertile eggs? i really wanted some of his chicks!
     
  3. Dec 8, 2011 #2
    AccentOnHakes

    AccentOnHakes Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Her eggs will be fertile with his eggs for about the next two weeks, assuming he last mated her yesterday.
     
  5. Dec 8, 2011 #3
    GAchick

    GAchick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Many people still have success with hatching refrigerated eggs also. Plus her eggs may be fertile up to 3-4 weeks.
     
  7. Dec 8, 2011 #4
    chick-in-florida

    chick-in-florida Chillin' With My Peeps

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    oh thank you! that's good to know!
     
  9. Dec 8, 2011 #5
    deerman

    deerman Rest in Peace 1949-2012

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    yes the eggs will be fertile for upto 3 weeks..PLUS SET THOSE 8 EGGS IN THE FRIG........i have hatched many that have been in the frig.

    Just let them warm to room temp. before setting........GOOD LUCK
     
  11. Dec 8, 2011 #6
    ladyomaha

    ladyomaha Chillin' With My Peeps

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    That is Exactly What I was wondering, How long a hen is Fertile after she is nailed by the Rooster, We got rid of a Rooster cause he was Aggresive to one of my Silkie Roos, and not the Rooster we Kept aint Getting the Girls, so the only hope I have is the hens that got it before we got rid of the Other Rooster.
     

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