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Can Guinea Fowl Tell If Eggs Are Fertile?

November 22, 2009July 31, 2009 by sara

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

Categories Guinea Fowl Tags Fertile Eggs, Guinea Fowl 2 Comments

How To Tell If A Duck Egg Is Fertilised

January 19, 2009October 24, 2008 by sara

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

Categories Ducks, Incubating & Hatching Tags Duck Eggs, Ducks, Fertile Eggs 1 Comment

How To Tell If A Quail Egg Is Fertilised

January 19, 2009October 7, 2008 by sara

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

Categories Incubating & Hatching, Quail Tags Fertile Eggs, Quail, Quail Eggs

How Long Does It Take For Quail To Lay Fertile Eggs

January 19, 2009September 25, 2008 by sara

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

Categories Quail Tags Fertile Eggs, Quail, Quail Eggs, Quail Laying 8 Comments

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