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How much longer with maternal incubation?

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I have heard eggs take longer to hatch when maternally incubated versus artificially incubating them but I expected to at least see something happen by day 60. How much longer does it usually take doing it this way?
 
What day are you on Steve? I don't know anything about maternal incubation, but I'd be interested in hearing what others have to say.
 
Ours have all been between 60-72 days. I wouldn't worry...I stressed about the first few clutches but the longer time doesn't seem to hurt them. I have not seen any issues with them absorbing their yolks or anything, and they've been big healthy babies (quite a few have been in the 80-90g range).
 
Dang.... Mine pipp'd on the 50 and 48th in two seperate litters.. I've noticed pipping at 50 days or better Maternally. Fwiw. That is in 4 litters I've done myself this way. I "know a guy" who expects the same from all his females too.. About 50 days... Cut em! Lolz. Fingers crossed for ya Steve!
 
First head popped out on Day 60.
How can I cut them? They are not in an egg box in an incubator.
If I take momma off them, what do I do with the eggs? Put them in a different rack?
 
You would have to put them in the incubator or something. I cut my first clutch this year because mom left the nest after day 62, but I really don't think it is necessary. I think my temps are lower than Tom's, that's why I am getting longer times, but I do not believe it is a problem...5 clutches so far and they are healthy babies. The oned that have shed are eating right on schedule. I talked to one other person who has been using maternal incubation for a few years, and her hatch times are longer like mine. I am pretty sure she said the longest was 76 days, which is why I am leaving mine alone now and letting them hatch when they are ready.
 
3 more heads out today so I guess they are fine. Looks like it just takes a little longer this way. The mother was hissing and about to strike when I messed with her to get a better look so she is still protective of the eggs. She's usually super mellow. Guess you don't mess with ther babies. :rofl:
 
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