candling

[gouldian4]

if i where to candle a clutch of eggs would i pick them up or just shine a torch on them. when takin eggs from one nest to a foster nest can i pick these eggs up with my hands leaving my scent on them?

[Mickp]

zebras & societies dont seem to worry about any scent we leave behind.
all I do before touching eggs or nests is to rub my hands in the bird seed, dont really know if it makes any difference though

[Misso]

Eggs can be damaged when handled in our hands and the moisture and sweat in our hands can absorb into the eggs damaging the embryo, if you can candle them without handling them that would be best, or you can use a utensils to pick them up.

Jarryd

[gomer]

I shine a torch on them,if i use a torch.

[Diane]

saw a nifty looking torch on the net that has a flexible tube and a few uses according to the blurb.

http://www.utopiabirdauctions.com/detail.asp?id=3449

[gomer]

Small torch.aslong as it has a bright globe it should be ok.