egg holes

[horsfeldman]

hi my female horsfeld layed 6 eggs for first time 8 weeks age. nearly 2 days ago i noticed 1 hole appear on 2 of the eggs but nothing since has happened. 1 of the eggs gas a crack the length of it on 1 side. can anyone tell me if they should of hatched by now. thanks.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi horsfieldman:

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No, its not time yet for your eggs to hatch. What temperature did you incubate them at? At around 84F degrees it would take around 3 months for the eggs to hatch.

 

[horsfeldman]

Hi my name is chris im in kent in the uk. I have incubated them at about 85f. Do u think the eggs that r cracked r infertile? This is her first time in laying eggs. she layed them over 2 days the first 2 r not cracked and no holes but its the second batch that r showing signs or cracking and holes.

Hi horsfieldman:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

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No, its not time yet for your eggs to hatch. What temperature did you incubate them at? At around 84F degrees it would take around 3 months for the eggs to hatch.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

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[Tim/Robin]

It is very likely that it should have hatched by now. Open the hole a little bigger and see what is going on. What is the humidity in the incubator? Once a hatchling pips the shell, it is fine to open it more to make sure the membrane has cleared the nostrils so the baby can breathe. I would not hesitate to open it more and find out what is going on. I have done it many times and never harmed a hatchling. Good luck.