My western female never appeared gravid. She did breed but it was to a small male and I thought she didn't become gravid. She My western female started breeding before my corns did. My corns laid their eggs a month ago so I assumed she missed the boat only to find, when I was cleaning cages today, 16 eggs in her water bowl!! All swollen and yellowish in color. I took away her nest box 2 weeks ago. I have 2 questions...
1. how long from conception until they lay eggs?
2. how long can the eggs be in the water before they are a total loss?
I am assuming all 16 eggs are now dead but I did lay them out on some paper towels hoping against hope. They where just layed today. I picked the female up yesterday and the eggs where not there. She is big for a hog so I guess I just couldn't tell she was gravid!!
