The time between collecting a fertile egg and placing it in an incubator can have a significant effect on hatchability. Proper storage helps maintain embryo viability and reduces unnecessary hatching failures.

For best results, hatching eggs should generally be set within 7 days of collection whenev...

The quality of hatching eggs has a major impact on the success of an incubation program. Even with a high-quality incubator, poor egg collection, handling, or storage can reduce hatchability. Proper handling from the time an egg is collected until it is placed in the incubator helps maintain embryo ...