DARN IT!!! *ANOTHER* missed clutch of Home's eggs!

[Kristina]

ARRRRGGGGHHH!!!

So, year before last, I brought the Hingebacks in for the fall and a month or so later, when I was cleaning out their outdoor enclosure, I found three eggs. By then, it was too late to try to incubate them, they had gotten quite cold.

So this last winter, I didn't think they had laid. I kept checking and looking, and nothing.

Well, I was getting ready to haul their winter enclosure outside for a powerwash and reseal, and I found two more eggs They were all dried up and no good, but dang it, I sifted through all the substrate and somehow STILL missed them!

Now, if I could quit wrecking the dang eggs, maybe I would get some babies! You can be darn sure I will be REALLY checking this year, both indoor and out.

 

[DesertGrandma]

Oh how disappointing. They must have been laid on Easter and your tort thought she was suppose to hide the eggs!

 

[Fernando]

Shoot! :/

Invest in a webcam for your tortoises

 

[Jacqui]

I feel for you Kristina. It seems with me I manage to harm more eggs then I ever get to even try to incubate, too. Third time will be your charm, I am sure of it!

 

[dmmj]

I second a camera of some kind web, nanny, something you can either watch or review to see if any digging occurs

 

[Kristina]

Thanks guys I really hope I get SOMETHING this year. Breeding activity started about a month ago so I have been really keeping an eye on them. I just can't believe I missed the eggs AGAIN!!!!

A camera isn't a bad idea... I'll look into it!

 

[onarock]

You need a cheap security camera that records

 

[Fernando]

Webcams can record too. I'm sure you can find free software online and run a long USB Cord (15ft is the max I think ) to you home PC or something like that...even something wireless

 

[Tortoise]

Oh sorry to hear that-3 is my lucky number, 3rd time lucky I am sure.
Maybe you will get really good eggs as they are well practiced now too.
keep searching.