![]() Allowing them this rest period will ensure the eggs slowly rise in temperature rather than shocking them with the 37.5☌ (99.5☏) in the incubator. After a bumpy ride the eggs should sit for 12 hours before you incubate them. Once you're home with the eggs, you should open the carton, make sure the eggs are sitting point down still and leave them to rest. Rest before incubation As exciting as hatching is, there is no rush. Excessive jostling can affect the performance of your eggs. Even with this protection, it's a good idea to keep the eggs in a safe place where they won't fly around your vehicle or bounce hard when you hit a bump in the road. If it's the wintertime, make sure your car is warm and ready before setting off.īumps in the road We package all of our eggs in quail egg cartons which keep the eggs safe from rolling around and breaking. If you have a car journey ahead, keep them out of sunlight and away from heat sources in your car. When you purchase your eggs from us, try to keep them cool. Temperatures closer to freezing can kill the egg while higher temperatures, for prolonged periods, can kickstart the development of the embryo too soon. Temperature We store our fertilized eggs at a temperature of 10☌ (50☏) which is optimal for stopping chicks from developing, but still keeping the egg alive. Before you rush them home and pop them in the incubator, there are few steps you can take to ensure you have the most successful hatch possible. ![]() So, you've just bought some fertilized quail eggs from us at Spade and Feather or maybe from another breeder.
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