Collecting the Eggs

Gregory Archer and Lee Cartwright, extension poultry specialists with

Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service, provide the following pieces of advice in “Tips for a Successful Hatch” for storing eggs before incubating.

Store collected eggs at 60 to 69 degrees F and 75 to 80 percent relative humidity as quickly as possible after they are laid.

Don’t wash eggs or incubate extremely dirty eggs.

Store eggs with the large end up, and set eggs three to 10 days after they have been laid.