Incubating eggs that have been in the fridge

[Margaid]

I have two of Henny's eggs, one laid on Monday, the other laid yesterday BUT they are in the fridge as it has been too hot anywhere else recently. If either I can locate a reliable broody (I'm not sure I'd trust the young Leghorn to stay the course) or my friend is about to fill her incubator, is there any point in trying to hatch them? The fridge is at a constant 4 degrees C.

 

[foxy]

Yes, you can stick them in an incubator, just bring them up to room temperature before setting. As long they are not too old (less than 7 days) and fertile they will have a good chance of hatching. Good luck!

 

[Margaid]

Thanks Foxy. Have just taken the two eggs to my friend's - she has a broody hen but will have to transfer them to the incubator when her Houdan eggs hatch in about 10 days as she will put the day old chicks with the broody. It may not work but I know I couldn't eat them now so it's worth a try.