Storage of Eggs for Incubation.

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Re: Storage of Eggs for Incubation.

Post by KimChick » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:09 am

Ontario Chick wrote:
Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:52 am
It depends on how long you are planning to save them, I personally would go with the basement option, just in case it takes longer then you think to gather what you want.
Not too sure about the cold air return, if it creates draft, the eggs might be loosing humidity too fast.
I will start incubating Apr. 3rd or 4th, so that's 8-9 days max.
Can I give them a very light spritz of water?
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Re: Storage of Eggs for Incubation.

Post by Killerbunny » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:28 pm

I wouldn't do that, you may end up with contaminated eggs. Pop them inside a loose plastic bag where there is still air exchange.
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Re: Storage of Eggs for Incubation.

Post by KimChick » Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:28 pm

Killerbunny wrote:
Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:28 pm
I wouldn't do that, you may end up with contaminated eggs. Pop them inside a loose plastic bag where there is still air exchange.
That I can do. Thanks.
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Re: Storage of Eggs for Incubation.

Post by JimW » Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:06 pm

Here is an article I have used for egg storage tips.

https://www.shagbarkbantams.com/hatching/
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