Should I Wait to Incubate My RIRs Eggs Due to Their Small Size?

[FeatherAlchemy]

I've incubated eggs from my new layers that were smaller than usual, and while the hatch rate was a bit lower, I still had successful hatches. If you're not in a rush, you could wait for larger eggs, but otherwise, I say go for it!

[RootedSoul]

From my experience, smaller eggs from new layers can still hatch, but they might take a bit longer in the incubator. The chick may also be a little weaker than a chick from a larger egg. If you're eager to start, though, go ahead and incubate them!

[RuralRooster]

I've read that smaller eggs can sometimes result in weaker chicks, but that doesn't mean they won't hatch. If you're eager to incubate, I say go ahead, but just be cautious of the lower hatch rate. You may want to set multiple smaller eggs at once to increase your chances.

[FreeRangeDreamer]

I think the small eggs should be fine for incubation, but you might want to wait just a bit until the eggs are slightly bigger. That said, I've hatched eggs from first-time layers and had success. The key is that the eggs are fertilized, and as long as you maintain proper incubation conditions, they should hatch.