A terrible realization

[Toothpick]

I’m currently incubating 22 eggs. Roughly 5 days left before hatch. I was reading the recent FAQ on storing eggs that was posted yesterday and got to the part about storing eggs for incubation. When it dawned on me....I never tilted or rotated my eggs while storing them!!

Completely forgot about that required aspect and I had eggs for 3 days before putting in the incubator. This should be in interesting hatch.....

 

[Rammy]

It might be ok. Have you candled them during incubation? The reason for turning is to keep the yolk from sticking to one side I believe. Of course, Im not sure on that but thats what I always thought. Im sure it will be fine.

 

[Cyprus]

I’m currently incubating 22 eggs. Roughly 5 days left before hatch. I was reading the recent FAQ on storing eggs that was posted yesterday and got to the part about storing eggs for incubation. When it dawned on me....I never tilted or rotated my eggs while storing them!!

Completely forgot about that required aspect and I had eggs for 3 days before putting in the incubator. This should be in interesting hatch.....

They'll be fine. Trust me, I've been there.

 

[chickens really]

I definitely don't do things by the book and have great success. I'm thinking you will be okay. Just keep turning your eggs daily..Best wishes..

 

[Kiki]

Turning them while storing isn't as important as turning while incubating.

I too wouldn't worry about that one bit.


With their only being 5 days left you should be able to tell if you have chicks growing in them or not correct?

 

[Toothpick]

I candled them on day 14 and only took out 1 that was not developed. I’ll candle them again today or tomorrow. I know you’re supposed to turn them to keep the yolk from sticking during incubation but not sure how that plays out when they are stored for incubation. Just read you’re also supposed to turn them during storage as well.

So I guess if they are developed then they are fine?