Time before racking

[derrabe]

Ok, sorry if the title is confusing wasn't sure how to word it. I have a 5 gallon batch that is done fermenting...unfortunately due to life circumstance I may not get to be able to rack it into another carboy for a few days. This wont hurt it if I leave it sealed with an airlock in the carboy it has been fermenting in for a few days until I can rack it will it?

 

[wysiwyg]

It'll be just fine for a few days, and even for a couple of weeks.

 

[Bellybuster]

why even rack at all unless to a bottling container

 

[Yooper]

why even rack at all unless to a bottling container

To reduce headspace as it clears, as well to get it off of the lees.

 

[Bellybuster]

ooops....cider forum...regardless, my cider stays in primary and never leaves until kegging