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candling
Posted: 05 Jul 2009, 19:15
by 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?
Re: candling
Posted: 05 Jul 2009, 19:22
by 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
Re: candling
Posted: 05 Jul 2009, 20:54
by 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
Re: candling
Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 12:15
by gomer
I shine a torch on them,if i use a torch.
Re: candling
Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 14:19
by 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
Re: candling
Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 18:12
by gomer
Small torch.aslong as it has a bright globe it should be ok.