Will they stand a chance?

[Luviesmom]

I am dying to try out my new incubator so I ordered hatching eggs last week to be shipped out Monday. I didn't realize the temperatures would be so cold for NC, last week.The eggs are coming from Georgia. I realize the seller had no control over this either. It is a risk with shipped eggs regardless.

They should arrive tomorrow. Should I even bother incubating them? How many have you had success with shipped hatching eggs in winter? Next time I order, I will look at extended forecast.

 

[Makomd]

I would rather receive hatching eggs in this weather than in 90+ degrees in the summer. My best hatch (through the mail) ever was duck eggs I received in January, 16 out of 18.

I would let them settle in at room temperature for 18-24 hours before setting.

Good Luck

 

[JDchicks]

You should come on over to the Jan/Feb Hatch-a-Long. Several of us are incubating eggs right now.

I'm waiting on shipped eggs myself.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/305793/florida-always-sunny-side-up