Lemon color = Just laid
Dark color = Fertile
White color = Non-fertile

That is what I think the colors mean. Three days after being laid, they should turn a dark color and they are ready to go into the refrigerator. They have to be put threw a “winterization” period for most of them to hatch. I will be putting my eggs in the refer for about 2 weeks and then taking them out and seeing how many will hatch.

If they go right into hatching, maybe you should check your temp and let us know. I have been keeping mine at room temp and everything is going just fine.

I have also read that eggs can be stored in the refer for almost 5 years and still remain good. I would put them into the refrigerator as soon as they turn dark color. As for what to do with them all, send them to Lisa! lol

Steve

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