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Dec 11, 2011 9:44:25 GMT -5
Post by homegroanacers on Dec 11, 2011 9:44:25 GMT -5
At what low temp and how long at that temp before an egg is not worth incubating?
John
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Dec 11, 2011 12:02:35 GMT -5
Post by korfuskluckers on Dec 11, 2011 12:02:35 GMT -5
I would have to look it up but temps 80+ degrees the eggs will start to develop. Than cooling off once development starts can kill the embryo. You can store eggs close to three weeks and still incubate to get chicks. I store mine in a cool place 50-60 degrees.
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Dec 11, 2011 12:48:01 GMT -5
Post by homegroanacers on Dec 11, 2011 12:48:01 GMT -5
Sorry Christina I was not very clear with my question I was referring to eggs collected out of the nest's With temps at or below freezing around the clock I was wondering if the eggs would still be ok to incubate Hence the low temp question. However the answer did teach me something...I was keeping my eggs no longer than 10 days before I set them,now that I can stretch that out. John
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Dec 11, 2011 13:28:22 GMT -5
Post by d12chandler on Dec 11, 2011 13:28:22 GMT -5
I think as long as the egg is not cracked by the cold temp it's ok. I put my eggs in every 2 weeks, I do turn them everyday. I used to keep them in the basement in TN, here in Oklahoma I don't have a basement. I do have a storm cellar that would work I guess. It's just harder to get up and down. Now I keep them in the house. I know alot of people that puts eggs in every day or two and thats a job trying to raise them .
don
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Dec 11, 2011 20:12:31 GMT -5
Post by bamachicken on Dec 11, 2011 20:12:31 GMT -5
I have collected eggs when the temp was in the 90's and I have collected when it is in the 30's saved for a week and then set and hatched chicks. I don't store them in a fridge just in a closet that stays very cool.
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