Arrested development?

[auntiejude]

I had a clutch of eggs laid on 23rd/24th, but I think there is something wrong.

I kept about 80, and out of those 70 are still showing no signs of shape change, and I'm not convinced the ones that are devloping are going to be viable either - they just don't look 'right'.

What could cause this? Problem with fertilisation seems the most obvious, although at least some of them must have been fertilised propelry to get as far as they have. They have all been kept together in the same tub until I separated the developing ones, so I'm reluctant to say environmental issues are the cause, although obviously it can't be ruled out. They have been kept at 19-20C in a plastic tub in my living room.

Any ideas would be welcome.

 

[Dipsy66]

Sounds like you did the same as I did.....I "weeded" the ones that were developing from the ones that weren't which gave more space in the container......some eggs didn't change shape at all and some remained white, as they were when laid, these didn't alter at all. Some eggs appears half white and half black, these also remained rounded.

I can only say that the eggs were kept in a tub of water, at room temperature in a cupboard under the main tank, which I stirred gently once a day......I kind of just left the whole think to luck of the draw.