The have been questions about egg viability/hatching times that Steve W. and I will try to address for you.
Normal incubation period is about 35 days, although a few sources say longer, up to 45. We think that the cold weather during incubation can have an effect on the eggs that could add several days onto the normal incubation period. This could explain why we don't have another hatch yet. We have likely exceeded the time period that we saw a hatch last year.
With that in mind, the days are ticking off, and we think if we do not see a hatch by the end of the weekend, we may be facing egg viability problems.
Bent says this:
"...He gives the period of incubation as 34 to 35 days under normal conditions, though interrupted incubation may require a somewhat longer time. "
Let's wait and see.
1/6/25 PM Fish
🐟 2:47 PM both eagles come to the nest. Bella is screaming with the delight of a meal that he has brought in to the nest for her! He man...
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Thanks for the new thread and some input on this issue.
Thank you Steven.
I was wondering how long they would continue to try to incubate should the eggs not be viable, myself. As well as what would happen to the eggs.
I guess for now it's think positive time and just sit and wait. :)
Let's just hope and pray that the eggs are viable and if not, well, we'll face that when and if we come to that. I know how hard it is with each passing day...some of us went through this last year with the eagles that nested in British Columbia. What more can I say, besides "keep a stiff upper lip (even though it makes you talk funny)" Love and hugs to all!
Live cam is up again!!
Thank you! =)
Thank you Steve for the information. I think most of us has had this possibility cross our minds. We have seen 1st hand this season by watching the FL nest. That couple stayed with their infertile eggs for 54 days.
I will think positive thoughts and be looking for that first egg to hatch. Must keep the Faith and if something negative should happen I will still keep the Faith........
Hi, I did send out a diffenent pic of 2 eggs, this a.m., but the thought has been in the back of my mind, that egg #3 is 37 days today and there were 2 on the 9th of Feb.
Certainly should be time for a switch. I think there hasn't been any since I had left around 2:15
Didn't see a thing through all that. Did anyone else?
Of course we have all thought about the age of the eggs, but I, for one, can't give up quite yet.
Would the cold have hurt them? I'm guessing yes here...
gotta go do homework.
I thought I saw a dark spot on one of the eggs.. could be nothing though.
Glad you're back from the Zoo - I am always afraid they will want to keep you!! The pic from this am is over on Momsters if anyone wants to look.
Sometimes I don't want to leave the zoo, Jo, lot of people there today and it was chilly.Tian put on quite a show for Mei, but all he got from her was a swat and a bite...don't think she is ready for the next step yet
I am out of here to take 2 grandsons out to eat... I just know they are going to say Burger King!
I will check in upon my return
Keep your eagle eyes on that egg well
A little fuzzy just might pop up!!
Dad was not handing mom the fish fast enough at VA, so she went over and took the fish away from him
OK, off to church. You guys takes notes for me, K?
This is the first time I've even gotten to see live feed this year...wow! nice
my live feed went black, clock still running.
still 2 eggs.
SHARON, IF YOU ARE AROUND, ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLES WITH FRONTIER E-MAIL?
Hey, Mits. Sorry, I laid down and fell asleep. I think my email is going okay for now. Hope it stays that way.
Really glad to know we don't have to give up yet on the eggs. I have been praying really hard on this one. FAITH AND HOPE!!! It is going to be alright.
No problem, Sharon:):). STILL 2 EGGS.
Yes, I have thought about it, and NO I am not giving up yet either :)
Mama is trying to grass up those BW chicks again!
both eagles back at KENT
I have returned for awhile - dinner is finished - Glad to see all the photos in my email - will get them over onto Momsters later this evening.
I'll be in and out, right now I'm starving, so going to go get some eats....BBS
Eagle facing 6 o'clock
(and blogger, stop stealing my posts!)
Eagle now facing 3 o'clock
Darn, keep missing it. Eagle facing 7 o'clock
off the eggs and then right back on the eggs.
Eagle now facing 11 o'clock
Both eagles on the limb at the Kent nest
Lot of egg turning in our nest tonight:).
I watched the Horny Island Bald Eagle's nest in British Columbian last year, both eggs failed to hatch. Sunny asked:"What will the adults do to/with the eggs if they don't hatch?" The answer to this is: the adults consumed the remains. It is nature.
Thanks, Aline.
Or they could just discard the broken shells, if that's what it turns out to be. They generally won't just leave them lay in the nest. I hope we don't find out, but we may. The storm may have been to much for the eggs. We will find out either way.
I am leaving - be back around -Guess I don't really know...whenever the big kids come home.......
Eagle facing 6 o'clock
Been gone today. Took a sick day. I am praying so hard that our eggs are viable and will hatch. Didn't get achance to watch the cam. Hope everyone is praying too Even though it will hurt us horribly as Mits husband says It is what it is and we will keep loving our parents and stand behind them in faith what ever happens. Together dear ones, we will handle it. I am walking by faith and not b y sight and I see our two eggs hatching. Good Night and I am praying for all my eagle friends. (((Andrew))) especially. Shaaron, hope Mommy is doing well, too. donna
Eggs were just turned, couldn't see anything, eagle now facing about 1 o'clock
Eagle facing 2o'clock
Whoops, Paula - My clock is faster then yours! Let's go for 1:30..
I did not see her shift her position
Now our eagle is pointing towards 9ish I thought I saw 1 of the eggs..Need to publish my pic to see for sure.
Eagle now facing 7, trying to catch a few zzzz's
Check out the BW chicks sleeping!
Earlier it looked as though Lady Blackwater was using them for a head cushion.
Good Grief....they look so funny, sleeping like that.
Now she has changed again......very very restless. Complete turnabout.
Our eagle finally tucked its head under the wing......
Poor thing...hope she gets some rest.
Now Lady Blackwater does have her
head down on the chicks......
Well I'm going to tuck my head under my arm and go to sleep..GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
Good Night Mits
Night Mits, heading there soon myself, our eagle facing around 11
I am calling it a day....
Good Night
Pleasant dreams and Peaceful sleep
Prayers being said for all
Nite Paula
Good Morning Suzanne - Going to warm up today
Eagle facing about 5, heading to bed, see ya'll in the morning.
Live cam is UP !
Good morning everyone. Thanks for the heads up camsgrammy I l always try first thing so have it up and running here too. Wishing a great day for the residents at the nest in that sycamore tree.
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. Have a good one:).
Live Feed is up.
Morning everyone.
LIVE FEED IS UP!
Good morning everyone. Getting ready to take Mommy to a doctor's appointment. Hopefully we will have a breakthrough by an eaglet today. Be back later.
Looks like a cold windy day up in MAINE, Rodette just yawned, must have had a long night.
Yeah, temp is supposed to go up to 70° today, I'm off to get dressed and go to the zoo for a "behind the scene" tour of the animal commissary to watch them prepare the food for the zoo animals, should be interesting:).
Good morning eagleland, I pray we get a hatchling today. Please Please if we do someone redflag me. I have so much work to do to catch up for missing yesterday. Hope all are well. BBML donna
I lost live feed
I stayed up at the top of the Asia Trail, Suzanne, but did go say good night to him when he was in is den:).
GOOD MORNING, ALL...
Troubles with AOL this morning so I haven't read e-mail, if there is any.
It looks as though Liberty and Belle have been building a nest divider (playpen, windbreak??).
I guess there's no sign of a chick yet?
Happy day,
Jim
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