I have a hognose laying eggs at the moment and I have taken six or seven out of nest already and they are very soft and almost mushy. Not a hard egg shell. Nice white but not hard. Is this a sign they are not fertile?
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Egg question
mblons
May 16, 2011 07:16 PM
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kingsnake1
May 17, 2011 09:28 AM
No, they may very well be fertile. Hog eggs are soft and leathery. If they are a good bright white, they are probably fertile. Infertile eggs are usually more yellow-colored. Good luck. Can you post pics??
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Jon R
May 18, 2011 09:37 AM
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garweft
May 18, 2011 10:17 PM
Eggs come out a little softer and more pliable and harden up a little within the first few hours. Leave her alone till she's done laying, you don't want to disrupt her.
