Quote Originally Posted by dr del View Post
Hi,

Hope the lil fella is ok for you too.

Have any of you guys got any tips on how to soften the shell for people who have the toughening problem in the future?

Would something like ky jelly or a hypo-allergenic moisturiser soften the shells without causing problems? Was wondering in case the hatchlings had trouble breraking out of toughened shells - or is this never really a problem?


dr del
DO NOT put anything oily or greasy on the egg!!!

This is what they do in the wild to kill eggs.. Of any kind.
When seagulls or cormorants become a pest, FAWS coat their eggs in petroleum jelly to suffocate them.

My guess would be a misting with hot water?
Don't take my word for it, I've never dealt with this in person, but I know for sure that oily and greasy things are not good for eggs.