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Yeah, ALL of them appear to be fertile, even had that heavier feel to them, (you know what I mean) and they were BIGGER than most C.collaris

They were almost like freshly layed Vestigium eggs, the size.

Thanks everybody for Chenoa's well WISHES Sounds like we talk about people here, hhehhehehe

Anyway shes EXTREMELY THIN, and looks like something the CAT DRUG IN, as my grandmom used to say,

But I'm going to keep the pedialyte/ calcium up for a bit, and get some food into her, maybe a nice juicy STEAK and some potatoes,

You get my drift, have to give her some extra attention, before the next batch comes in a few weeks.

Chenoa and Kiowas future kids ????

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PHEve / Eve

They do look nice too...I hope you steer away from the pretzel jar method.

That method worked fine Sockhead, Two hatched great using the jar, but the rest of Hopi's were not fertile.

I always have that happen with Zuni and Hopi's eggs, Seems like someone is not real POTENT, LOL

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PHEve / Eve

I have read a few things about how to tell if eggs are fertile. For example, if they feel like a water baloon then they may not be fertile but if they are firm then they are. My Collard (C. Collaris) is about to lay some eggs and because this will be my first batch I am wonderig how I can tell if they are fertile. Thanks for the help! You all freak'n rock.

They will have a pinkish area on them after they are first laid. This area is where the embryo attaches itself to the top of the egg. It is important to position the eggs with this spot UP. They will usually be pretty firm...like a tightly filled water balloon. If they are very squishy, they can still be fertile, but not have as much calcium in them. If they appear yellowish color, they usually are no good. I always give them a chance though. I use a small pen light and shine them very briefly...just to see if there are blood vessles. Blood vessels and the pink spot are good signs that life is forming in there.

John E.

Hes' actually home SITTING on the Collared EGGS,

thats how Johneee really knows they are Good and how he gets them to HATCH!

If he tells you he uses DELI cups, hes FIBBIN ! LOL
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PHEve / Eve

I just stretch old underwear over the top and it works great.