What temp. to store eggs at?

[ScotianChick]

I want to hatch some eggs this winter so they are ready to go out in the coop in the summer. I want to do some red sex links, I have RIR rooster and some Silverlaced girls. One of them has a perfect comb and I want her eggs only, well maybe a couple from one of her sisters. So I need to store them until we incubate. What temperature do I store them at until that point?

 

[ScotianChick]

Anyone..?

 

[A.T. Hagan]

At this time of year I'd just store them on the ubiquitous cool, dark shelf unless you're given to keeping your house quite warm. Set within a week for best viability.

In the hot time of year I keep mine in the refrigerator which typically stays between 35-40 degrees and I get good hatches. The ideal range is in the 50-60 spectrum if you have any place in your house that stays that cool.

 

[ScotianChick]

Here's my issue. I only have wood heat right now with some electric so it can get decently chilly in here. How cold is too cold?

 

[A.T. Hagan]

Keep them above freezing.