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Because I am impatient I periodically candle my eggs to see where they are at or if they are infertile. Thought I would share a few pictures, because if you are impatient too (or if you just *love pics* like I know this forum often does) maybe you will enjoy them
Freshly laid; no sign of action
Developed a healthy blood supply and shows what many will call the "ring of life" at the top of the egg
Not a great photo but on close inspection you can see a tiny embryo has formed
A baby tortoise, A baby tortoise : ) at this point you can sometimes observe movement of the baby tortoises limbs but since I am impatient, I usually don't wait around for a kick.
Freshly laid; no sign of action
Developed a healthy blood supply and shows what many will call the "ring of life" at the top of the egg
Not a great photo but on close inspection you can see a tiny embryo has formed
A baby tortoise, A baby tortoise : ) at this point you can sometimes observe movement of the baby tortoises limbs but since I am impatient, I usually don't wait around for a kick.