Which keep best, fertile or nonfertile eggs?

[Sheila]

Can't seem to find this anywhere.

Thanks.

 

[jenjscott]

I can't quote a source but I heard non-fertile eggs will keep longer. My take on that is with fertile eggs, you might accidentally end up with one that slacks to develop. Don't take this to the bank

 

[msgenie516]

Hi,

I'm really not sure but my guess would be that they both keep equally well if refrigerated. If they are not refrigerated, I would worry about the fertile eggs. Again, this is only a guess! Genie

 

[Sheila]

I think you are both correct. I ask because I was talking to a farmer who said the opposite, that fertile keep longer.