How Do You Check Parrot Eggs For Fertility?
Breeder pairs of parrots often lay infertile clutches, so it makes sense to candle the eggs before they hatch to determine if they are fertile or not. Infertile eggs may be removed from the nest to encourage the pair to try again, and arrangements may need to be made to care for the babies if the eggs are fertile. Candling eggs for fertility is quite simple, and problems such as hairline cracks can be detected during the candling process as well. Wait until 14 days have passed from the time the last egg was laid before candling eggs for fertility. There are two reasons for this; the vascular system will be well-developed and easy to see after 14 days, and the embryo is less likely to be disrupted by being moved at this point. Use caution when removing the eggs from the nest box for candling. Tap the side of the box to encourage the parrot to leave the box. If the parent birds will not leave the box, it is best to wait until they come out on their own. Carefully transport the eggs to a
