12-02-2009, 06:11 PM | #1 |
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Hermann Egg question
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As some of you probably know i have 6 hermann egg's which have probably been in the incubator for around 6-7 weeks if more.. I should of written the dates down.. will make sure i do that next time! Anyway.. so it says the average is what... 9 weeks for a egg to hatch? One of mine looks like its rotting inside but there is no smell *yet* and only last week once has started a deep white spot at the top which could mean its fertile. Could that be so to show a chance of being fertile this late on? A slightly confused Adam |
12-02-2009, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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Never actually incubated Hermanns eggs as my female always breaks hers, but I have seen reports of them hatching anytime after 53 days.
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12-02-2009, 06:44 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Peter..Ill be keeping them in and i hope i have some luck! would be to say the least fantastic if any hacthed.. I think next time round i am fully prepared.. though this one egg is looking fertile at the moment!!
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12-02-2009, 07:17 PM | #4 |
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It depends on the temperature of incubation as to how long it takes for fertile eggs to hatch.
If 32'-32.5 then approx 54-64 days lower temperatures longer.
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12-02-2009, 07:20 PM | #5 |
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Hi Sandy
From the start ive had them on 31 |
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Then it could take up to 70 days as a rough guide.
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12-02-2009, 08:45 PM | #7 |
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Could you possibly post a picture of the egg you think is rotting inside? Its possible there's maybe something growing in there.
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