horsfield has just layed

albertina · 22-07-2008, 08:23 PM

hello my horsfield who i thought was a boy till recently called albert is now called albertina she has just layed 4 eggs which are in a hovabator (hmmm not to sure about this incubator, temp is up down all the time) anyway my questions are how deep do u put the eggs in the vermiculite and do u cover the eggs up with a damp paper towel i have read this somewhere.i have got the temp at around 29-31 and humidity between 60-75 is that ok.

any other information would be appreciated thanks.

sandy · 22-07-2008, 09:30 PM

My eggs just indent into the vermiculite.

**egyptiandan64** · 23-07-2008, 01:06 AM

You don't need to cover them with the paper towel until they start to hatch.

Everything else sounds good.

Danny

**sarah** · 23-07-2008, 10:29 AM

Congratulations

The first few days temps in a hovabator can go up and down thats why its best to have it set up a week before you use it, but of cause you couldnt do that. It should settle down.

How are you measuring humidity?

Yes as dan said a damp tissue only when they begin to hatch this ups the humidity allowing them to get out of the shell easier - advice from Darren (piglet)

albertina · 23-07-2008, 12:29 PM

thanks to everyone ive just a dial exo terra hygrometer nothing expensive

albertina · 23-07-2008, 05:48 PM

when is it that i have to do this thing called candling,and this might seem a silly question but what am i looking for exactly (and dont say a tortoise hahaha

) is it a blob or will it be clear if nothing is in there

**sarah** · 23-07-2008, 06:16 PM

I really recommend these http://www.kimbosreptileworld.co.uk/...ters-p-77.html

The plastic ones are rubbish

albertina · 23-07-2008, 09:00 PM

thankyou i have just ordered one

**Bindi** · 24-07-2008, 09:48 AM

Have a look at the post on 'timeline' there is a link to a previous post (Dan's excellent handywork!)

**sarah** · 24-07-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albertina

thankyou i have just ordered one

Excellent glad you got one they are brilliant i have loads. When you get yours put it next to the one you already have and see the difference.

22-07-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
albertina Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18	horsfield has just layed hello my horsfield who i thought was a boy till recently called albert is now called albertina she has just layed 4 eggs which are in a hovabator (hmmm not to sure about this incubator, temp is up down all the time) anyway my questions are how deep do u put the eggs in the vermiculite and do u cover the eggs up with a damp paper towel i have read this somewhere.i have got the temp at around 29-31 and humidity between 60-75 is that ok. any other information would be appreciated thanks.

22-07-2008, 09:30 PM	#2
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	My eggs just indent into the vermiculite. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

23-07-2008, 01:06 AM	#3
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You don't need to cover them with the paper towel until they start to hatch. Everything else sounds good. Danny __________________

23-07-2008, 10:29 AM	#4
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Congratulations The first few days temps in a hovabator can go up and down thats why its best to have it set up a week before you use it, but of cause you couldnt do that. It should settle down. How are you measuring humidity? Yes as dan said a damp tissue only when they begin to hatch this ups the humidity allowing them to get out of the shell easier - advice from Darren (piglet) __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

23-07-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	I really recommend these http://www.kimbosreptileworld.co.uk/...ters-p-77.html The plastic ones are rubbish __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

23-07-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
albertina Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18	thanks to everyone ive just a dial exo terra hygrometer nothing expensive

23-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#6
albertina Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18	when is it that i have to do this thing called candling,and this might seem a silly question but what am i looking for exactly (and dont say a tortoise hahaha ) is it a blob or will it be clear if nothing is in there

23-07-2008, 09:00 PM	#8
albertina Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18	thankyou i have just ordered one

24-07-2008, 09:48 AM	#9
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Have a look at the post on 'timeline' there is a link to a previous post (Dan's excellent handywork!)

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