When ordering hatching eggs Why do they suggest you leave the eggs out of the incubator for 24 hours upon arrival?

[Patriot1672]

I was looking to buy hatching eggs off eBay, and I saw that the seller suggested you leave the eggs out of the incubator(set upright) for 24 hours before placing them in the incubator. Why is this? How is this any different than how the eggs had already been setting out of the incubator during the whole duration of the delivery process?

 

[BlueBaby]

It's to give the egg's a rest from the trip so that the air cell's can settle.

 

[Verna Y]

I was looking to buy hatching eggs off eBay, and I saw that the seller suggested you leave the eggs out of the incubator(set upright) for 24 hours before placing them in the incubator. Why is this? How is this any different than how the eggs had already been setting out of the incubator during the whole duration of the delivery process?

In shipping, they get jostled a lot. You must give 24 hours, before incubation, so that the egg has time to recover from rough handling. When you incubate your own eggs, you are not going to be traveling with them. THey will not be shaken, turned ever which way but loose, nor banged against other things. Even if handled carefully, as they are fragile, it is still unsettling. Remember how you feel, if you had to ride a long way, without a break.

 

[Patriot1672]

Thank yall for informing me!

 

[Flockincrazy]

I was looking to buy hatching eggs off eBay, and I saw that the seller suggested you leave the eggs out of the incubator(set upright) for 24 hours before placing them in the incubator. Why is this? How is this any different than how the eggs had already been setting out of the incubator during the whole duration of the delivery process?

It lets them settle after being bounced around in a truck during delivery I only do 12hrs and have a great hatch rate

 

[Verna Y]

It lets them settle after being bounced around in a truck during delivery I only do 12hrs and have a great hatch rate

depends on distance too. As well as the shape of the box by the time it arrives.

 

[Flockincrazy]

depends on distance too. As well as the shape of the box by the time it arrives.

Yes I agree I also never buy from any farther than my surrounding states

 

[Verna Y]

Yes I agree I also never buy from any farther than my surrounding states

IF they are new, then they should wait 24 hours. It is us that are experienced, that can do it sooner. I get mine from Myshire. I always let them set at least overnight, before incubation.

 

[Patriot1672]

IF they are new, then they should wait 24 hours. It is us that are experienced, that can do it sooner. I get mine from Myshire. I always let them set at least overnight, before incubation.

So does this mean to let them sit out at room temperature for 24 hours? Like 72 degrees?

 

[Verna Y]

So does this mean to let them sit out at room temperature for 24 hours? Like 72 degrees?

Exactly.