left eggs

[gouldian4]

hi does any body know how long eggs can be left unincubared. i have a pair of gould that have stop sitting on there eggs. they have been left for last night and 2day. i know have a heat lamp on the nest box. does any body know if its worth it or should i get rid of them thanks

[Pete Sara]

how often are you checking this nest....pete

[gouldian4]

ive checked it maby 4 times in just under 2 weeks. is that too much

[jusdeb]

Im probably not the one to answer this question but I never look into nest boxes...I kinda figure leave well enough alone.

[gomer]

I think it may be around 7 days from when each is laid.And then fertility in each one rapidly decreases.