Re: Update on Redfoot tortoise eggs

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Posted by Conch on January 28, 2001 at 07:33:13:

In Reply to: Update on Redfoot tortoise eggs posted by TA on January 28, 2001 at 05:31:55:

Tell me about it! I know these things do take time, but I am soooooo anxious! I have 4 different batches of eggs ( a total of 31) that were laid in August, October, November and January. Yes, all by the same female! I would be thrilled if even just one would hatch! Honest. But, being a mother myself, I know that it takes a baby as long as it takes to mature to birth and that is something we can't do much about. Good luck on your eggs!
Christine aka Conch

PS.. I do have a question if anyone could help..If a clutch of eggs has been in the ground for a few months, should I remove now and incubate or just leave them. I am in Key West, which is traditionally warm but this year we have been averaging 50-55 at night and 70 daytime. (for about the last two months)I don't know if putting them in the incubator would mess things up now or not. It is for 7 eggs.
Funny side note. This is my girls first laying cycle. She has been like clockwork, every 6-8 weeks she lays and the batches have been in groups of 5, 7, 9, and 11. Yes in order. Pretty good at her sequencing don't you think? LOL

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: Tell me about it! I know these things do take time, but I am soooooo anxious! I have 4 different batches of eggs ( a total of 31) that were laid in August, October, November and January. Yes, all by the same female! I would be thrilled if even just one would hatch! Honest. But, being a mother myself, I know that it takes a baby as long as it takes to mature to birth and that is something we can't do much about. Good luck on your eggs! : Christine aka Conch : PS.. I do have a question if anyone could help..If a clutch of eggs has been in the ground for a few months, should I remove now and incubate or just leave them. I am in Key West, which is traditionally warm but this year we have been averaging 50-55 at night and 70 daytime. (for about the last two months)I don't know if putting them in the incubator would mess things up now or not. It is for 7 eggs. : Funny side note. This is my girls first laying cycle. She has been like clockwork, every 6-8 weeks she lays and the batches have been in groups of 5, 7, 9, and 11. Yes in order. Pretty good at her sequencing don't you think? LOL

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