I have been candling our aldabra eggs for years. I seem to struggle with a perfected method. I have gotten decent over the years, however I have really been of base sometimes. I am thinking if possible our experts and active members would post pictures and a general explanation of how they candle the eggs. Thanks to all. Greg.
I just candled our first clutch of aldabra eggs of the season. They were laid on the evening of Nevember 2, 2009. The clutch consisted of 15 good solid eggs with no notable issues. I think the clutch consist of 9 fertile and 6 non fertile. It has been 21 days. I use a mini mag light in total darkness. I usually can very easily determine non fertility as it appears clear with a light orange color throughtout. The fertile eggs usually have an off colored, usually grayish, growth within the upper portion centered in the egg.
I just candled our first clutch of aldabra eggs of the season. They were laid on the evening of Nevember 2, 2009. The clutch consisted of 15 good solid eggs with no notable issues. I think the clutch consist of 9 fertile and 6 non fertile. It has been 21 days. I use a mini mag light in total darkness. I usually can very easily determine non fertility as it appears clear with a light orange color throughtout. The fertile eggs usually have an off colored, usually grayish, growth within the upper portion centered in the egg.