I'm sure it was the young small female that made the difference. There were other eggs in the same inc. that did not go long term. Only the two. The eggs and torts were tiny but they seem healthy.
Hey Terry, when I say a little over 100, I mean 110-120 days on average. Some longer but not often. I have one inc. at around 83, one at 84 and one at 85. They are old school hovabators that I've been using for about 20 years. They vary a bit but keep on going. The egg that went so long was from...
I have had two small RF eggs in the incubator since 8/2/10. I was sure they were dead but the were still white and looked OK some I let them sit. One is pipping today. That's 178 days. I think that's the longest I've had one go and survive. They usually average a little over 100 days. Have any...
I put mine on the outside because the frame is on the outside with plywood on the inside. It fits flush to the framing and I cut it so it would be tight enough to hold itself in place. Hopefully this makes sense.
RE: Differences between red-foot and yellow-foots
I find some personality differences. With my groups I can not keep two Yellow males together. They fight pretty agressively over the 3 girls. I've witnessed locked on neck biting. I have to keep them separate.
I have several male Redfoots...
I always have hatchlings availible for those in the Sacramento California area. I don't ship animals at this time but let me know if you or anyone else is in the area and wants a baby Northern. :)
I've always wanted to keep one of these species but I've heard they don't do well in the heat around here. You're in the Clovis area though Yvonne, right? Your's do fine in our hot summers?