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    Re: Candling/checking eggs

    Quote Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles View Post
    I only candle if someone wants a tutorial, or a photo. Personally, I don't see the point. If they hatch, they hatch. If they don't, they don't.

    I seal the tubs when I put the eggs in, with press and stick. Then I open it to let a bit of air in around day 50. Once they start to pip, I replace the press and stick with the lid for the tub (with a couple holes predrilled).
    When you say press and stick, are you referring to plastic wrap? That would make it much easier to see whats going on without opening. I learn something new every day!
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    Re: Candling/checking eggs

    Quote Originally Posted by Chris_Wilson View Post
    When you say press and stick, are you referring to plastic wrap? That would make it much easier to see whats going on without opening. I learn something new every day!
    This: http://www.glad.com/food-storage/pla.../press-n-seal/

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    Re: Candling/checking eggs

    Great! Thanks.
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    0.2 pastels
    0.1 spider
    0.1 yellowbelly ph pied
    0.1 black pewter
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    1.0 lion head dwarf rabbit
    0.1 very nervous dwarf hamster
    0.1 wife, Heather
    2.0 offspring, Bretlon, Brycen

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    Re: Candling/checking eggs

    I don't even have to open my incubator to candle my eggs!!!
    http://www.breakfreeconsulting.com/n...earchlight.jpg

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