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I have been asked an interesting question about whether a guinea fowl hen can tell if the eggs she is sitting on are fertile. My guinea fowl’s mate died about two months ago, but she’s been laying on eggs for a few weeks now. Would she be able to tell if her eggs were infertile? … Read more
A way to tell if a duck egg is fertilised and if a chick is growing inside is to candle the egg. Candling is a way of checking the fertility of an egg and the development of the embryo, with the use of a light source in a darkened room. In a darkened room, carefully hold … Read more
A way to tell if a quail egg is fertilised and if a chick is growing inside is to candle the egg. Although candling a quail egg can be difficult due to the dark markings on the egg shell. Candling is a way of checking the fertility of an egg and the development of the embryo, … Read more
How long does it take to lay fertile quail eggs is an excellent question and was asked by one of my regular readers and quail keepers, Junior. “hi Sara would the hen japenese quail dig out a nest of sawdust and share it with the male all day without eggs? my quail or chickens havent … Read more