Veiled eggs hatching

[dbford88]

My veiled eggs started hatching yesterday only two have hatched out of 14 is this normal? If so how long can it take for the others to hatch?

 

[jezzie]

Oh man, so cute! Our first clutch of 40 started hatching Jan 17th... Had 4 hatch yesterday. And I'm still waiting for 12 eggs to hatch. Lol. Slow but worth it

 

[Decadancin]

Congrats! Best of luck with your little ones!

 

[dbford88]

Thanks guys, do you think a higher humidity would make ut easier for them to hatch? Currently at 75

 

[camimom]

It can take a few weeks for them to all hatch.


it took mine about 3 full weeks to finish hatching from the first one, so dont worry abot it.

 

[laurie]

I know it is hard, but just give them time. Like people some are just slower that others. While you are waiting, post a good number of pictures of the new babies will be good for the rest of us.

 

[EggzactScience]

Hatching now...

I also have veiled eggs currently hatching! So exciting. After 7 months, well worth the wait!

The first one came out Jan 28th and they have been coming out about 1 or 2 per day since. We actually have had 10 come out just today!

A total of 32 have hatched healthy and beautiful. Only 20 to go...

So, I think you have nothing to worry about at this point. I have also heard that one or two could take even a month or two longer than the rest...As long as the eggs are healthy, just keep an eye on them.

 

[jezzie]

#23 just hatched out this morning. 10 more to go in this clutch. Clutch #2 coming up on 7 months in 10 days lol....and the waiting game begins again!

10 in one day? I wish. Most we had was 4 lol

 

[dbford88]

I had two more hatch this weekend will be posting pictures later today. I was wondering what you guys are all using for feeders for them. I currently only have been feeding them fruit flies, os there anything else i can feed them? I have very small dubious roaches but idk if they are small enough though

 

[EggzactScience]

Feeders...

Fruit flies are best for at least the first few days... or tiny *tiny* crickets...
I breed my own crickets so I can get them tiny...

After the first two weeks or so, i think you are good with the pinhead size cricket.

After that I guess it really is somewhat up to just paying attention to what is a good size for them to eat...

Good luck!

 

[dbford88]

Thanks for the info heres some new pictures

 

[laurie]

Just something for you to be aware of. Based on the size of that mesh your ff's will be out of the cage before the babies can eat them. You need a storage tub, like walmart sells or a very, very fine screen. A lot of people use a tub for the first could months as it is easier to mist them, feed them and count the little buggers. Get one that is something like 18x24 and at least 18 inches deep.

 

[dbford88]

Thanks for the advice was kinda wondering about that. Im currently using a clear cup for feeding , but ill try that n see what works better for me