Egyptian Tortoise Laying

[egyptiandan]

I had a CB (by me ) Egyptian nest for the first time in her life 3 days ago. She's almost 9 years old and 4 inches long. I thought she was through after the first egg and went to wash it off and write on it. After I put it in the incubator I went to check on her and to my suprise she had laid a second egg. Three days later both eggs have chalked up, so I should have my first second generation Egyptians in about 80 days. I couldn't be more thrilled. Dad to is CB by me.

THIS IS DAD

Danny

 

[wayne.bob]

that great! keep up the good work

 

[Redfoot NERD]

That's known as F2 folks. When they hatch they will be F2 hatchlings.

Danny's babies are making babies!

Way to go 'ole guy!

I have F2 Clemmys guttata.. aka spotted turtles.

And of course I have the '98 hatchling redfoots { NOT mine } that are making babies. But the 2/05 will be a few more years before they produce!

Congratulations Danny!

Terry

 

[stells]

Great news and pics Danny
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[cvalda]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! That is so exciting to have one that you raised lay eggs!!!!! WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!

 

[TestudoGeek]

Again, congratulations Danny.

 

[barbie69]

CONGRATS!!! That is awesome!!

 

[Wiek]

Congratulations Danny...
I'm so happy for u...

 

[Crazy1]

Danny they are beautiful torts. And Congratulations. What a thrill. Keep us all informed.

 

[egyptiandan]

Thanks Wayne.bob, Terry, Kelly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Kelly, Testudogeek, Barbie, Wiek and Robyn

I will definately be keeping everyone updated

Danny

 

[Redfootedboxturtles]

Danny, first of all thats great . I wanted to know if she automatically found and used that nesting container.

 

[PATMAN]

That's great Dan!

Congrats and thanks for sharing your pics!

 

[egyptiandan]

Thanks Vince and Patrick

She did have a little help Vince as there was no laying box in there and she started to dig in that corner. When I put in the laying box that afternoon, I put it in that corner. She chose that same corner the next morning.

Danny