Incubating different eggs...together

[ArkansasKelly]

I have no idea if this is even the proper spot for this post so if not, I apologize.

My question is, is it possible and okay, to incubate box turtle eggs and redfoot eggs in the same incubator?

Thanks,

ARKelly

P.S. I have not done it yet, but am wanting to be prepared.

 

[egyptiandan]

It's just fine Kelly

Danny

 

[-EJ]

I was under the impression that Boxie eggs required a lower temperature than Tortoise eggs.

Ed

I have no idea if this is even the proper spot for this post so if not, I apologize.

My question is, is it possible and okay, to incubate box turtle eggs and redfoot eggs in the same incubator?

Thanks,

ARKelly

P.S. I have not done it yet, but am wanting to be prepared.

 

[egyptiandan]

I've hatched box turtle eggs anywhere from 82 to 90F with no problems. At 90F they come out in around 45 days. I don't do it high any more as I've never hatched out a male, at least with the 30 something I have kept back. Trying to hatch them lower now to get males. Hopefully I did it last year, but it'll be a year or 2 before I know.

Danny

 

[-EJ]

I believe the crossover temperature for boxies is lower than the 86F for most other tortoises.

Ed

I've hatched box turtle eggs anywhere from 82 to 90F with no problems. At 90F they come out in around 45 days. I don't do it high any more as I've never hatched out a male, at least with the 30 something I have kept back. Trying to hatch them lower now to get males. Hopefully I did it last year, but it'll be a year or 2 before I know.

Danny

 

[egyptiandan]

Yes it is Just have a hard time getting temperatures low enough. I was about 82F last year so I'm hoping for mostly males with last years hatchlings.

Danny

 

[ArkansasKelly]

Hey, thanks Danny. That makes me feel better.

ED: I incubate my redfoot eggs between 83 and 84*F. Isn't that was boxies need also?

ARKelly

 

[-EJ]

that's low on the RFs side and perfect for the Boxies.

Ed

Hey, thanks Danny. That makes me feel better.

ED: I incubate my redfoot eggs between 83 and 84*F. Isn't that was boxies need also?

ARKelly

 

[ArkansasKelly]

that's low on the RFs side and perfect for the Boxies.

Ed

I have never remembered the whole male and female thing based on temps. What would 84* produce for RF's and boxies?

What is the recommended temp for RF eggs?

ARKelly