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I have a new batch from a few days ago that are denting badly. I have them in vermiculite at 82 degrees, with a small cup of water in it. I keep adding water to the vermiculite but its to the point where it will be too wet if I add more. Is it normal for them to dent for the first week and then puff back up? The rubbermaid containor they are in is not sealed 100%. That might be my next step.
 
Are they fertile eggs?
I know many people will insist that you have to use unventilated egg containers...but I never have. I keep my bull eggs at around the same temp, in vermiculite, and have not had problems with early denting
 
Don't add to much water. The vermiculite should be damp ...not dripping.
Squeeze out as much water as you can , that should make the vermiculite right where you need it to be. I also cover my eggs with damp Sphagnum moss , again make sure it is damp and not dripping , squeeze out all the excess water.

I only add more water when the vermiculite dries out.

I have had eggs dent a few days after being laid and still hatch. Only remove them if they start to rot.

I don't think the container not being fully sealed will matter to much.

Keep us posted.
 
Thanks, I'll add some damp moss to the top and see if that helps. Maybe I'll post a picture too. One egg has some discoloration on it. I was going to throw it out but it is firm. As far as being fertile, I assume they are because I did witness them being locked up for a while. It is her first batch through, and she didn't lay until 16 days after her shed. I thought she was going to pop!
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thebrandonisgood said:
Thanks, I'll add some damp moss to the top and see if that helps. Maybe I'll post a picture too. One egg has some discoloration on it. I was going to throw it out but it is firm. As far as being fertile, I assume they are because I did witness them being locked up for a while. It is her first batch through, and she didn't lay until 16 days after her shed. I thought she was going to pop!
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A little difficult to tell by the photo, but they do look to be good. :thumbsup:
I wouldn't worry about the discoloration, I would just leave it unless it starts to rot, then remove it (carefully if it is attached to other eggs). Even though you witnessed them "lock up" doesn't necessarily mean the eggs will be fertile.

Now comes the hard part...waiting :ack2:
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